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Cachoeira de Macacu - Rampa de Papucaia (RJ)

63🟢 Flyable today

Brazil · Takeoff 622 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~529 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 3.0 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 529 m
CAPE: 490
LI: 0.7
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~435 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 435 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~794 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 794 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.3
2026-07-0795

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~858 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 2.0 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 858 m
CAPE: 210
LI: -1.3

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Takeoff description

The quadrant on the ramp and another larger quadrant N with simultaneous takeoff for three paragliders

About this site

Cachoeira de Macacu - Rampa de Papucaia (RJ) is a paragliding launch site in Brazil, near Cachoeiras de Macacu. Takeoff elevation is 622 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 63/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.