Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1011 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 1011 m
CAPE: 3120
LI: -7.4
Concha Chinas
13🟢 Flyable todayMexico · Takeoff 131 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~690 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 3.5 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 690 m
CAPE: 3420
LI: -3.8
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~776 m, viento 10 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 776 m
CAPE: 3740
LI: -5.0
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~779 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 6.9 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 779 m
CAPE: 3230
LI: -4.6
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Takeoff description
This is an afternoon site and needs a sea breeze with some South in it. While the launch has been improved, it is small without a bail-out option. You need a breeze to be able to launch with only a few steps. Jungle surrounds the launch. You will need solid launching skills, this is not a launch for beginners.
About this site
Concha Chinas is a paragliding launch site in Mexico, near Puerto Vallarta. Takeoff elevation is 131 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.