Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~794 m, viento 9 km/h.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 794 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.2
Canhas
20🟢 Flyable todayPortugal · Takeoff 481 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~617 m, viento 6 km/h.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 617 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.8
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~643 m, viento 5 km/h.
Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 643 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.2
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~632 m, viento 7 km/h.
Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 632 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.0
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Takeoff description
Gentle grass slope. Best takeoff in Madeira for teaching new pilots, landing is just in front, on the beach.
About this site
Canhas is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Arco da Calheta. Takeoff elevation is 481 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.