Timbé do Sul
📍 Santa Catarina , Sombrio · Nearest city: Sombrio (48 km)
41 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1168 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-28.80180, -49.95010Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.95 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1175 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 19.9° |
| Slope aspect | 102° (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
Very wide, up to 10 simultaneous take off. There some rocks on the way but still easy for a begginer take off.
Pilot comments
The highest take off on south of Brazil, an historical site. Very good option to do some FAI triangles an there's a box to acro too.
Nearby sites
Rampa do Bode (5) · Invernadinha - São Joaquim - SC (2) · Morrinhos do Sul (15) · Morro da Santa (45) · Três Cachoeiras (2) · Bom Jardim da Serra (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.