Canoa - El Nido
📍 Manabi · Nearest city: Bahia de Caraquez (11 km)
37 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 121 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-0.50436, -80.44420Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:00 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~583 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~583m · wind 19 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~456 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~456m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~459 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~459m · 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.97 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 119 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 11.8° |
| Slope aspect | 325° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
To get to the take off you need a 4x4 or a strong pair of legs and determination. The takeoff will take only 2 wings. Be carefull with the tree at the top of the hill. MSL 150MTS.
Pilot comments
This is my favorite coastal soaring site in Ecuador. The weather is fantastic, the people are awesome, the food is delicious, the beach is huge and the flying is amazing!
Nearby sites
Canoa - Loma chica (37) · Crucita (10) · Antenas Chone (35) · La Silla (The Chair) (40) · San Pedro II (4) · San Pedro I (4)