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Ponta da Cruz (Funchal)

15🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 31 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1497 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1497 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.2
2026-07-0575

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~625 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 625 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.6
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~543 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 543 m
CAPE: 270
LI: 3.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~856 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 856 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.8

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Takeoff description

Top of a cliff.

About this site

Ponta da Cruz (Funchal) is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Camara de Lobos. Takeoff elevation is 31 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.