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Foia

5🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 900 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1583 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1583 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 1.5
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~678 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 678 m
CAPE: 670
LI: -1.7
2026-08-2060

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~844 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 844 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.1
2026-08-2140

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1167 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1167 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 8.7

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Foia is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Monchique. Takeoff elevation is 900 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.