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Cape Lookout

3🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 111 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1240

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~476 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 476 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 11.5
2026-10-1345

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~757 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 757 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 11.8
2026-10-1445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~768 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 768 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.8
2026-10-1540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1164 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1164 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 10.7

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Takeoff description

Heading South, the takeoff is a small gravel spot along side of the road shortly after the entrance of Cape Lookout State Park. There is a small clearing looking out over the ocean.

About this site

Cape Lookout is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Pacific City. Takeoff elevation is 111 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 3/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.