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WinchSpot

15🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 141 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3439 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 3439 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.4
2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3186 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3186 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.6
2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3325 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3325 m
CAPE: 280
LI: 0.2
2026-07-0735

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3789 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3789 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 5.7

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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.