Soboba
📍 California , Riverside County · Nearest city: San Jacinto (4 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 685 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.82340, -116.96000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1645 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~1645m · wind 29 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2201 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~2201m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1845 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~1845m · wind 30 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Many takeoff options. Weeds are mowed down. Some are steep.
Rules and notes
Sign in required and yearly($75) or daily ($12) membership fee.
Pilot comments
Club: http://www.sobobasoaring.org/ Info collected by Jerome: http://www.expandingknowledge.com/Jerome/PG/Site/Soboba/Main.htm
Nearby sites
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