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Knocknarea

17🟢 Flyable today

Ireland · Takeoff 303 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0370

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~722 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 722 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0450

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~63 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 63 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~200 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 1.9 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 200 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~818 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 818 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0

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Knocknarea is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Strandhill. Takeoff elevation is 303 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, E, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.