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Foia

5🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 900 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3015 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 3015 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 2.9
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2736 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2736 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 1.3
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2501 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2501 m
CAPE: 660
LI: 1.5
2026-07-0745

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3408 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 3408 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 6.0

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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.