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Cuesta Grade

9🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 626 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2124 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2124 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -1.4
2026-08-2955

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1801 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1801 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.7
2026-08-3040

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1908 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1908 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 10.5
2026-08-3140

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1571 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1571 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 13.2

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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.