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Santiago Peak

47🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1708 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2831 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 2831 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.9
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2747 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2747 m
CAPE: 250
LI: -0.7
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2740 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2740 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.2
2026-08-2155

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2821 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2821 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.2

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Takeoff description

Flat and typically in wind shadow so you need good forward launching skills. A freind broke lines on 2 wings trying to launch and gave up.

About this site

Santiago Peak is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Trabuco Canyon. Takeoff elevation is 1708 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 47/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.