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Skellig Michael

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 114 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0244

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~276 m, viento fuerte (49 km/h), con precipitación 6.8 mm.

Wind max: 49 km/h
Base: 276 m
CAPE: 250
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0358

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~496 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 496 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0436

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~96 m, viento fuerte (34 km/h), con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 34 km/h
Base: 96 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~107 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 107 m
CAPE: 20
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.