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Pico da Cruz

20⛔ Not flyable

Portugal · Takeoff 238 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0235

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~794 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 794 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 5.4
2026-10-0345

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~874 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 874 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.3
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~656 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 656 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.5
2026-10-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~742 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 742 m
CAPE: 20
LI: -2.4

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Takeoff description

About 245 m high, grass.

About this site

Pico da Cruz is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Camara de Lobos. Takeoff elevation is 238 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.