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Pico das Freiras, Ribeira Grande - Sao Miguel

16🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 187 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0380

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~189 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 4.4 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 189 m
CAPE: 1090
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~564 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 564 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 4.3
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~715 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 715 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.1
2026-10-0635

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~650 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 650 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 5.7

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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.