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Skellig Michael

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 114 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1868

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~353 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 353 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1914

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~390 m, viento fuerte (41 km/h), con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 41 km/h
Base: 390 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2063

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~607 m, viento fuerte (40 km/h).

Wind max: 40 km/h
Base: 607 m
CAPE: 200
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2169

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~701 m, viento fuerte (36 km/h).

Wind max: 36 km/h
Base: 701 m
CAPE: 180
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.