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Santiago Peak

47🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1708 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1894 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1894 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.9
2026-07-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1271 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1271 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.2
2026-07-0630

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2364 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2364 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.2
2026-07-0750

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2650 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2650 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.7

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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.