Praia Vermelha (Penha SC, Itajai SC)
📍 Santa Catarina , Penha · Nearest city: Penha (6 km)
40 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 62 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-26.80130, -48.59660Loading 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.95 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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
artificial ramp, room for 1 glider
Nearby sites
Itajai - PICO DO ATALAIA (33) · RAMPA ZIZO - Itajaí (33) · Navegantes -Escalvado (SC) (11) · Camburiu - Rampa do Careca (40) · Morro Pelado (Gaspar SC) (60) · Praia de Palmas (7)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.