Surf Forecast for Pointe de l'Or
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pointe de l'Or, Dakhla, Western Sahara
about: Pointe de l'Or
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 23.8833
    longitude: -15.8833
  description: Pointe de l'Or (Golden Point) is named for the golden sunset light that bathes this quality right-hand point break near Dakhla. The wave offers long, workable walls in an utterly remote desert setting. When conditions align, this is one of the most scenic surf spots in Africa.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-06
    score: 1
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-06 with a score of 1/100 (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: 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 29° (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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (352°), size (0.8m), or wind (36 km/h from 29°) 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: 10
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 352° (N) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 36
      speed mph: 22.4
      direction degrees: 29
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 36 km/h (22 mph) from 29° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 1.1
      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 352° is 37° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.8m from ideal 1.8m.
      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 27° (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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (352°), size (1.0m), or wind (41 km/h from 27°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 352
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 352° (N) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 41
      speed mph: 25.5
      direction degrees: 27
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 41 km/h (25 mph) from 27° (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: 1
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 4° is 49° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
      swell size:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m 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 24° (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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (4°), size (1.8m), or wind (27 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.8
      height ft: 5.9
      direction degrees: 4
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 4° (N) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 27
      speed mph: 16.8
      direction degrees: 24
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 27 km/h (17 mph) from 24° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 1
      period s: 4
      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 348° is 33° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    summary: Poor conditions at Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (348°), size (0.7m), or wind (34 km/h from 21°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:51.381Z
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: 3
out of: 25
explanation: Too small: 0.7m 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 21° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-130°.

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.

swell:
  height m: 0.7
  height ft: 2.3
  direction degrees: 348
  direction cardinal: NNW
  period s: 10
  explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 348° (NNW) at 10s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 34
  speed mph: 21.1
  direction degrees: 21
  direction cardinal: NNE
  explanation: 34 km/h (21 mph) from 21° (NNE)
windswell:
  height m: 1.2
  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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 330° is 15° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    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: 39 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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (330°), size (0.5m), or wind (39 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 330
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 330° (NNW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 39
    speed mph: 24.2
    direction degrees: 22
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 39 km/h (24 mph) from 22° (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: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 332° is 17° 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: 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: 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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (332°), size (0.4m), or wind (40 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 332
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 332° (NNW) at 9s 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: 2026-08-10
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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 331° is 16° 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: 42 km/h from 24° (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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (331°), size (0.3m), or wind (42 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 331
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 331° (NNW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 42
    speed mph: 26.1
    direction degrees: 24
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 42 km/h (26 mph) from 24° (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: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 333° is 18° 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: 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: 39 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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (333°), size (0.4m), or wind (39 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 333
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 333° (NNW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 39
    speed mph: 24.2
    direction degrees: 22
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 39 km/h (24 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 349° is 34° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m 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: 37 km/h from 20° (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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (349°), size (0.6m), or wind (37 km/h from 20°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 349
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 349° (N) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 37
    speed mph: 23.0
    direction degrees: 20
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 37 km/h (23 mph) from 20° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 358° is 43° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    swell size:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.1m 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: 29 km/h from 12° (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 Pointe de l'Or. Either swell direction (358°), size (1.6m), or wind (29 km/h from 12°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 358
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 358° (N) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 29
    speed mph: 18.0
    direction degrees: 12
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 12° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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