Morro Azul (Pomerode SC)
📍 Santa Catarina , Pomerode · Nearest city: Pomerode (4 km)
55 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 728 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-26.76310, -49.20440Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~662 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~662m · wind 8 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~551 m, wind 6 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~551m · wind 6 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (88/100, 18°C, 44mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (45/100, 305mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 11 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.74 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.38 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 740 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 22.2° |
| Slope aspect | 76° (E) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
nicely groomed grassy area with room for several HG/ PG; Parking just behind; less than 2mins walk...
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