Marea del Portillo
📍 Granma · Nearest city: Pilon (12 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 192 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
19.92570, -77.21250Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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 south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 196 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 8.1° |
| Slope aspect | 83° (E) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
excellent take off with sea view
Nearby sites
the road runner vs wiley e. coyote (12) · Dos Bocas - Pilon (51) · Alto del Mamey (33) · La mula (4) · Uvero (14) · Sierra Mar (13)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.