Noordhoek Peak
📍 Western Cape , City of Cape Town · Nearest city: Constantia (6 km)
38 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 667 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-34.07730, 18.38490Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:59 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~463 m, wind 23 km/h, precipitation 8.0 mm.
base ~463m · wind 23 km/h · precip 8.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~951 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~951m · wind 35 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1350 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1350m · wind 7 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.11 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Friendly slope, eventually dropping away steep rocky slope. Plenty of prep and layout area.
Pilot comments
All vehicles driven up MUST be removed by a dedicated driver immediately all pilots have flown. DO NOT PARK AND FLY leaving vehicle behind.
Nearby sites
Constantiaberg (37) · Llandudno (42) · Kommetjie (42) · Table Mountain (48) · Lions Head (Cape Town) (38) · Signal Hill Bench (50)