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Pico da Cruz

20🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 238 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1343 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1343 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.9
2026-07-0575

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~692 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 692 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.5
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~535 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 535 m
CAPE: 270
LI: 3.6
2026-07-0745

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~844 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 844 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.2

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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.