Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~629 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 629 m
CAPE: 500
LI: -0.8
Pico Gordo
25🟢 Flyable todayPortugal · Takeoff 1250 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~685 m, viento 6 km/h.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 685 m
CAPE: 460
LI: -2.2
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~679 m, viento 9 km/h.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 679 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.5
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~806 m, viento 11 km/h.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 806 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.9
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Takeoff description
very big hill with nice short gras towards the west side of the highland Paul da Serra
About this site
Pico Gordo is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Estreito da Calheta. Takeoff elevation is 1250 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 25/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.