Surf Forecast for Essaouira
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco
about: Essaouira
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 31.5
    longitude: -9.7667
  description: Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its ancient medina, blue boats, and relentless wind. The beach break in front of the old town offers fun waves when conditions align, but the Alizé trade winds that blow from the northeast make it more famous for kiting and windsurfing than surfing. Early morning before the wind picks up is the window. The beautiful walled city and fresh seafood make it worth a visit regardless.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 17
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 17/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 3/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 312° is 3° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 10° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -17
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: -10
        windswell degraded: true
        explanation: -10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (312°), size (0.7m), or wind (29 km/h from 10°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 312
      direction cardinal: NW
      period s: 9
      peak period s: 9
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 312° (NW) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 29
      speed mph: 18.0
      direction degrees: 10
      direction cardinal: N
      explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 10° (N)
    windswell:
      height m: 1.4
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 329° is 14° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
      swell period:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 10° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -21
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: -10
        windswell degraded: true
        explanation: -10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (329°), size (0.8m), or wind (29 km/h from 10°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 329
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 9
      peak period s: 9.4
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 329° (NNW) at 9.4s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 29
      speed mph: 18.0
      direction degrees: 10
      direction cardinal: N
      explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 10° (N)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 317
      direction cardinal: NW
      period s: 6
    windswell:
      height m: 1.5
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 329° is 14° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 9° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -21
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: -7
        windswell degraded: true
        explanation: -7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (329°), size (1.0m), or wind (26 km/h from 9°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 329
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 8
      peak period s: 8
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 329° (NNW) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 26
      speed mph: 16.2
      direction degrees: 9
      direction cardinal: N
      explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 9° (N)
    windswell:
      height m: 1.4
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:37.379Z
temporal coverage: 2026-08-05/2026-08-14
data sources: Open-Meteo Marine API (swell/wave data)
data sources: Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)

final score: 3
category: Poor
category emoji: 💤
confidence: 0.92
confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
breakdown:
  swell direction:
    score: 14
    out of: 25
    explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 333° is 18° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
  swell size:
    score: 9
    out of: 25
    explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
  swell period:
    score: 14
    out of: 25
    explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
  wind:
    score: 1
    out of: 25
    explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
adjustments:
  wind history:
    adjustment: -21
    groomed: false
    morning sickness: true
    explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
  windswell penalty:
    adjustment: -7
    windswell degraded: true
    explanation: -7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
  secondary swell bonus:
    adjustment: 0
    explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (333°), size (0.9m), or wind (25 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.

swell:
  height m: 0.9
  height ft: 3.0
  direction degrees: 333
  direction cardinal: NNW
  period s: 10
  explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 333° (NNW) at 10s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 25
  speed mph: 15.5
  direction degrees: 8
  direction cardinal: N
  explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 8° (N)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 352
  direction cardinal: N
  period s: 6
windswell:
  height m: 1.3
  period s: 4
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 312° is 3° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 9° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -10
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (312°), size (0.8m), or wind (27 km/h from 9°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 312
    direction cardinal: NW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 312° (NW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 27
    speed mph: 16.8
    direction degrees: 9
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 27 km/h (17 mph) from 9° (N)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 324° is 9° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 18° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -7
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (324°), size (0.9m), or wind (25 km/h from 18°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 324
    direction cardinal: NW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 324° (NW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 18
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 18° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.2
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 17
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 329° is 14° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -7
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (329°), size (0.8m), or wind (22 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 329
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 329° (NNW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 8
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 8° (N)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 324
    direction cardinal: NW
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 1.2
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 6
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 337° is 22° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 32 km/h from 11° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -10
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (337°), size (0.9m), or wind (32 km/h from 11°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 337
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 337° (NNW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 32
    speed mph: 19.9
    direction degrees: 11
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 32 km/h (20 mph) from 11° (N)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 336
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 1.5
    period s: 5
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 6
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 322° is 7° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 30 km/h from 10° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -10
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (322°), size (0.8m), or wind (30 km/h from 10°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 322
    direction cardinal: NW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 322° (NW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 30
    speed mph: 18.6
    direction degrees: 10
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 30 km/h (19 mph) from 10° (N)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 335
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 1.4
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 317° is 2° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: 0
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (317°), size (0.3m), or wind (29 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 317
    direction cardinal: NW
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 317° (NW) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 29
    speed mph: 18.0
    direction degrees: 8
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 8° (N)

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