Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1821 m, viento 7 km/h.
Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 1821 m
CAPE: 1330
LI: 3.9
Bica da Cana
13🟢 Flyable todayPortugal · Takeoff 1620 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1174 m, viento 6 km/h.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 1174 m
CAPE: 800
LI: 1.5
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1463 m, viento 6 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 1463 m
CAPE: 2100
LI: 3.6
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1553 m, viento 9 km/h.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 1553 m
CAPE: 860
LI: 4.2
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Takeoff description
Highest regular starting place of Madeira, spectacular views on the lookout point and grandiose flight over the direction of Sao Vicente (1620m)
About this site
Bica da Cana is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Sao Vicente. Takeoff elevation is 1620 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.