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WinchSpot

15🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 141 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0285

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1267 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1267 m
CAPE: 1060
LI: -0.8
2026-10-0395

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~771 m, viento 15 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 771 m
CAPE: 1070
LI: -4.5
2026-10-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1007 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1007 m
CAPE: 1340
LI: -6.0
2026-10-0583

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~742 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 742 m
CAPE: 1390
LI: -2.8

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WinchSpot is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Mertola. Takeoff elevation is 141 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.