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Pico das Freiras, Ribeira Grande - Sao Miguel

16🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 187 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1880

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~476 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 476 m
CAPE: 350
LI: -0.9
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~601 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 601 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.5
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~724 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 724 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 2.3
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~746 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 746 m
CAPE: 930
LI: -1.8

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Pico das Freiras, Ribeira Grande - Sao Miguel is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Faja de Baixo. Takeoff elevation is 187 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 16/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.