Laguna
📍 California , San Diego County · Nearest city: Pine Valley (14 km)
51 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1705 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.93880, -116.48400Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:33 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1322 m, strong wind (54 km/h).
base ~1322m · wind 54 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1543 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1543m · wind 28 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2154 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~2154m · wind 18 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) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.93 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Laguna is primarily known as a Big East Facing XC Site. . . for Thermal and Convergence flying. It can also be good in Pre and post Monsoonal conditions. Although Laguna can be tempting and fun for summer evening katabatic flying when horse is blowing down as well as being fun mild Santa Ana days, be advised that the nearest LZ to Launch is a 45 min drive down to the dessert floor and having a dedicated driver is required. The San Diego club has a special use permit to access the upper launch, which is generally preferred for paragliders.
Rules and notes
Current USHPA and SDHGPA membership required. The San Diego club OWNS the only legal LZ in paraglider range. You MUST be a member (cheep) and get a site briefing BEFORE flying here. Contact info on the club web site. http://www.sdhgpa.com/laguna.html
Pilot comments
This site is under annual special use permit assessment with State Park and National Agencies so please don't fly here unless accompanied by an active SDHGPA (San Diego Association) member and receive a complete site briefing for current LZ options down in the Mason Valley.
Nearby sites
Horse Canyon (55) · Fuzz (Closed) (44) · The Rock (Closed) (3) · Blossom Valley (46) · Iron Mountain (34) · Big Black (16)