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Rabacal (Madeira)

26⛔ Not flyable

Portugal · Takeoff 1288 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0235

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~665 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 665 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 6.0
2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~654 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 654 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.4
2026-10-0470

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~328 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 328 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.2
2026-10-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~736 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 736 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.3

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Takeoff description

Gentle grass slope, at aprox 1200 m high.

About this site

Rabacal (Madeira) is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Arco da Calheta. Takeoff elevation is 1288 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 26/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.