Surf Forecast for N'Gor Left
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for N'Gor Left, Dakar, Senegal
about: N'Gor Left
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 14.75
    longitude: -17.525
  description: N'Gor Left is the powerful counterpart to the famous N'Gor Right, breaking on the opposite side of Ngor Island. The left is less consistent than the right, requiring more north in the swell to really turn on, but when it does, it produces hollow, powerful barrels. It's often less crowded than the right, making it a good option for those willing to wait for the right conditions.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 24
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 24/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 9/100. 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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 201° is outside workable range 300°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 229° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -7
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -7 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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (201°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 229°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 201
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 8
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 229
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 229° (SW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 337
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 7
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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 198° is outside workable range 300°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 198° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -4
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (198°), size (1.0m), or wind (8 km/h from 198°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 198
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 7
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 198
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 198° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 192
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 10
    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 343° is 13° off optimal 330°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (343°), size (1.0m), or wind (16 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 343
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 343° (NNW) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 8
      direction cardinal: N
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 8° (N)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 192
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Poor conditions at N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.0m), or wind (11 km/h from 288°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:13:57.647Z
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)

swell direction:
  score: 0
  out of: 25
  explanation: No alignment: Swell from 194° is outside workable range 300°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
swell size:
  score: 8
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
swell period:
  score: 4
  out of: 25
  explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
wind:
  score: 7
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 288° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.

wind history:
  adjustment: 0
  groomed: false
  morning sickness: false
  explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
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.

swell:
  height m: 1
  height ft: 3.3
  direction degrees: 194
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 9
  explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 9s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 11
  speed mph: 6.8
  direction degrees: 288
  direction cardinal: WNW
  explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 288° (WNW)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.6
  direction degrees: 340
  direction cardinal: NNW
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 8
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 344° is 14° off optimal 330°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.9m from ideal 2.0m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 263° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (344°), size (1.1m), or wind (18 km/h from 263°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 344
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 344° (NNW) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 263
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 263° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 7
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 345° is 15° off optimal 330°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.8m from ideal 2.0m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 262° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (345°), size (1.2m), or wind (16 km/h from 262°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 345
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 345° (NNW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 262
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 262° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 191
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 24
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 350° is 20° off optimal 330°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.4m from ideal 2.0m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 279° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (350°), size (1.6m), or wind (14 km/h from 279°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 350
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 350° (N) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 279
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 279° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 20
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 350° is 20° off optimal 330°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.5m from ideal 2.0m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 261° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (350°), size (1.5m), or wind (15 km/h from 261°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 350
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 350° (N) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 261
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 261° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 8

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 16
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 350° is 20° off optimal 330°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.8m from ideal 2.0m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 260° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (350°), size (1.2m), or wind (14 km/h from 260°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 350
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 350° (N) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 260
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 260° (W)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 3
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 218° is outside workable range 300°-360°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 281° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 N'Gor Left. Either swell direction (218°), size (1.0m), or wind (7 km/h from 281°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 218
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 281
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 281° (W)

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