Bom Retiro (SC), Morro Do Opa
📍 Santa Catarina , Anitapolis · Nearest city: Anitapolis (35 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 978 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-27.81170, -49.47200Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:25 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~573 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~573m · wind 6 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~723 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~723m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~598 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 1.0 mm.
base ~598m · wind 10 km/h · precip 1.0mmComposite 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
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.55 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 984 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 5.2° |
| Slope aspect | 145° (SE) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
The take-off is 3km far from the city and is very easy and calm, specially suitable for beginners. Advanced pilots will not have much fun here. It offers a great view of the adjacent lands.
Rules and notes
There is no flight restrictions in the area.
Pilot comments
This place is specially suitable for beginners. Advanced pilots will not have much fun here.
Nearby sites
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