Sesimbra
📍 Setubal , Sesimbra · Nearest city: Sesimbra (1 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 195 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.44550, -9.09171Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 15:08 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~376 m, strong wind (27 km/h), precipitation 1.2 mm.
base ~376m · wind 27 km/h · precip 1.2mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1087 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1087m · wind 13 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~698 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~698m · wind 21 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
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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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