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Carvalhal paragliding site and weather forecast

Portugal. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Carvalhal.

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Altitude885 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates41.1710, -6.9864
AreaPortugal

Flying profile

N: bestNE: workableE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: workableNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Carvalhal is a mountain site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 885 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Yes

Can you fly Carvalhal today?

No-go0/100

Today's best day score for Carvalhal on Magic Skyweed's 0–100 flying scale. Forecast run 28 Sep, 09:46 UTC.

These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.

7-day outlook

Day scores for Carvalhal, one row per forecast day, on our 0–100 flying scale.

  1. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  2. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  3. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  4. 0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  5. 0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  6. 52/100 Marginaltop-to-bottommedium confidence
  7. 52/100 Marginaltop-to-bottommedium confidence

Hour by hour — Tue 29 Sep

Hourly flying forecast for Carvalhal on Tue 29 Sep. Wind and gusts in knots, scores on our 0–100 flying scale; unscored night hours show a dash.
TimeWindGustsDirectionCloudRainTempScore
00:008 kt12 ktS62%0.0 mm16°C—
01:009 kt13 ktS68%0.0 mm16°C—
02:0010 kt13 ktS88%0.0 mm16°C—
03:0011 kt16 ktS72%0.0 mm17°C—
04:0012 kt17 ktS96%0.0 mm17°C—
05:0014 kt18 ktS100%0.0 mm16°C—
06:0015 kt21 ktS100%0.0 mm17°C—
07:0015 kt21 ktS100%0.0 mm17°C—
08:0019 kt22 ktS100%0.0 mm17°C—
09:0022 kt28 ktS100%0.1 mm17°C—
10:0025 kt31 ktS100%1.4 mm17°C—
11:0029 kt32 ktS100%1.2 mm17°C—
12:0029 kt30 ktS100%1.6 mm17°C—
13:0028 kt34 ktS100%1.9 mm17°C—
14:0028 kt35 ktS100%1.6 mm17°C—
15:0030 kt33 ktS100%1.9 mm18°C—
16:0028 kt34 ktS97%1.4 mm18°C—
17:0029 kt34 ktS100%1.0 mm18°C—
18:0026 kt33 ktS100%0.9 mm18°C—
19:0028 kt34 ktS100%0.0 mm18°C—
20:0029 kt34 ktS100%0.0 mm19°C—
21:0022 kt33 ktS100%0.6 mm18°C—
22:0021 kt23 ktS100%0.7 mm18°C—
23:0023 kt29 ktS100%3.1 mm17°C—

These scores are for a generic intermediate EN-B wing on default limits — not your own glider. Sign in to score every hour against your wings and your own no-go limits.

When the wind is wrong for Carvalhal

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Carvalhal doesn't cover.

Freixo de Espada-a-Cintaeasterly wind, 16 km away · 771 m · NE, E launch · thermal, XCLapinhasouth-easterly wind, 6 km away · 800 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermal, XCMacoressoutherly or south-westerly wind, 4 km away · 796 m · S, SW launch · thermal, XC

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Take-off

Begginers take off - suitable for school practice, some avoidable eolic towers.

885 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

Landing

Lots of space - some avoidable wires

656 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

Access and parking

Through Torre de Moncorvo (see site)

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Carvalhal

Quinta Branca - Serra do Reboredo1 km away · 892 m · W, NW launch · thermal, XCMacores4 km away · 796 m · S, SW launch · thermal, XCTorre de Moncorvo - Serra do Reboredo4 km away · 842 m · W, NW launch · thermal, XCLapinha6 km away · 800 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermal, XCRio Sabor - Estevais10 km away · 408 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal, XCPenedo Durao18 km away · 627 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermal, XC

Live wind stations near Carvalhal

Nearby weather stations reporting live wind and gusts. Loaded when the page opens.

Webcams near Carvalhal

Live views of the launch and the valley, where a camera is available. Loaded when the page opens.

Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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