Morro Azul (Pomerode SC)
📍 Santa Catarina , Pomerode · Nearest city: Pomerode (4 km)
55 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 728 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-26.76310, -49.20440Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:13 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~802 m, viento 6 km/h.
base ~802m · wind 6 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~641 m, viento 6 km/h.
base ~641m · wind 6 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~573 m, viento 7 km/h.
base ~573m · wind 7 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20✅ Flyable · peak 60 at 14h
| 08 30 | 09 50 | 10 50 | 11 50 | 12 55 | 13 50 | 14 60 | 15 60 | 16 55 | 17 50 | 18 50 | 19 45 | 20 40 |
Peak 14h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI 2.3 · BL top 1355 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1653 m · 0°C at 4640 m · sun 30° over slope
2026-04-21✅ Flyable · peak 60 at 14h
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 30 | 11 50 | 12 50 | 13 55 | 14 60 | 15 45 | 16 45 | 17 55 | 18 50 | 19 50 | 20 60 |
Peak 14h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 1.0 · BL top 1220 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1465 m · 0°C at 4510 m · sun 29° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 14:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 22.3°C · Td: 14.9°C
LCL (cloud base): 925 m
BL top: 1355 m
0°C level: 4640 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 11 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.74 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.38 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 740 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 22.2° |
| Slope aspect | 76° (E) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
nicely groomed grassy area with room for several HG/ PG; Parking just behind; less than 2mins walk...
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