Surf Forecast for Westpoint (Dakhla)
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Westpoint (Dakhla), Dakhla, Western Sahara
about: Westpoint (Dakhla)
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 23.7421
    longitude: -15.9611
  description: Westpoint is a right-hand point break in the Dakhla lagoon region, known for both surfing and kiteboarding. The spot has developed some infrastructure with small camps offering accommodation. When NW swells wrap into the area, the point produces long, workable rights in a desert setting.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-04
    score: 0
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 0/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 0/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  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: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 352° is 37° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
      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: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 37 km/h from 26° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -10
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -10 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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (352°), size (0.8m), or wind (37 km/h from 26°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 352
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 352° (N) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 37
      speed mph: 23.0
      direction degrees: 26
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 37 km/h (23 mph) from 26° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 1
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  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: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 353° is 38° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 41 km/h from 24° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
    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: -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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (353°), size (0.9m), or wind (41 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 353
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 353° (N) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 41
      speed mph: 25.5
      direction degrees: 24
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 41 km/h (25 mph) from 24° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 1.2
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  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: 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: 1.1m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 25° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
    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: -3
        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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (337°), size (1.1m), or wind (20 km/h from 25°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 337
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 337° (NNW) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 20
      speed mph: 12.4
      direction degrees: 25
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 25° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.7
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 351° is 36° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    summary: Poor conditions at Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (351°), size (0.6m), or wind (34 km/h from 19°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:14:17.076Z
temporal coverage: 2026-08-04/2026-08-13
data sources: Open-Meteo Marine API (swell/wave data)
data sources: Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)

score: 2
out of: 25
explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.

score: 6
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 0
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 34 km/h from 19° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.

wind history:
  adjustment: -11
  groomed: false
  morning sickness: true
  explanation: -11 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.

swell:
  height m: 0.6
  height ft: 2.0
  direction degrees: 351
  direction cardinal: N
  period s: 10
  explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 351° (N) at 10s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 34
  speed mph: 21.1
  direction degrees: 19
  direction cardinal: NNE
  explanation: 34 km/h (21 mph) from 19° (NNE)
windswell:
  height m: 1.1
  period s: 4
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
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: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 338° is 23° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 39 km/h from 21° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -14
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -14 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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (338°), size (0.4m), or wind (39 km/h from 21°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 338
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 338° (NNW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 39
    speed mph: 24.2
    direction degrees: 21
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 39 km/h (24 mph) from 21° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.2
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
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: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 337° is 22° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 41 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (337°), size (0.3m), or wind (41 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 337
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 337° (NNW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 41
    speed mph: 25.5
    direction degrees: 22
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 41 km/h (25 mph) from 22° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    period s: 5
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 0
  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 328° is 13° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 43 km/h from 23° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (328°), size (0.3m), or wind (43 km/h from 23°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 328
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 328° (NNW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 43
    speed mph: 26.7
    direction degrees: 23
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 43 km/h (27 mph) from 23° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.4
    period s: 5
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 0
  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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 40 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (337°), size (0.3m), or wind (40 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 337
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 337° (NNW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 40
    speed mph: 24.9
    direction degrees: 22
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 40 km/h (25 mph) from 22° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    period s: 5
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
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: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 348° is 33° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 36 km/h from 18° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (348°), size (0.5m), or wind (36 km/h from 18°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 348
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 348° (NNW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 36
    speed mph: 22.4
    direction degrees: 18
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 36 km/h (22 mph) from 18° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.2
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
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: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 346° is 31° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 13° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.
  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: -3
      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 Westpoint (Dakhla). Either swell direction (346°), size (1.1m), or wind (27 km/h from 13°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 346
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 346° (NNW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 27
    speed mph: 16.8
    direction degrees: 13
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 27 km/h (17 mph) from 13° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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