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Pico das Freiras, Ribeira Grande - Sao Miguel

16🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 187 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~778 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 778 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.2
2026-07-0545

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~838 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 838 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.0
2026-07-0660

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~829 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 829 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.3
2026-07-0780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~742 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 742 m
CAPE: 380
LI: -0.2

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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.