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Cuesta Grade

9🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 626 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1240

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1044 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1044 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 11.5
2026-10-1330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1403 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 1403 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 10.4
2026-10-1440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3133 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 3133 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 12.1
2026-10-1540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3575 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 3575 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 11.9

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Takeoff description

This site is a drive-up with a fairly nice launch area. Please get a site checkout from a local SLOSA pilot prior to flying this site.

About this site

Cuesta Grade is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Santa Margarita. Takeoff elevation is 626 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.