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Skellig Michael

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 114 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0453

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~212 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 212 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~161 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 161 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~104 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 104 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~214 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 214 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off from CHRIST's SEAT (the grassy knoll between the South peak (Hermitage) and the Monastery peak. NE-N-NW or SE (keep left of take off ONLY -see flight regulation)

About this site

Skellig Michael is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Cahersiveen. Takeoff elevation is 114 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.