Surf Forecast for La Bouëlle
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Bouëlle, Le Moule, Guadeloupe
about: La Bouëlle
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 16.3333
    longitude: -61.3333
  description: La Bouëlle is Guadeloupe's premier wave—a strong, punchy right-hand reef break near Le Moule on Grande-Terre's east coast. The wave offers long rides with hollow sections, and on smaller days can produce dreamy walls reminiscent of Noosa. French Caribbean surfing at its finest.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 10
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 10/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 2/100. 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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 86° is 41° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 109° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
    adjustments:
      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: 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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (86°), size (0.8m), or wind (18 km/h from 109°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 86
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 86° (E) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 18
      speed mph: 11.2
      direction degrees: 109
      direction cardinal: ESE
      explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 109° (ESE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      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: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 96° is 51° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 98° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -4
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (96°), size (1.1m), or wind (20 km/h from 98°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 96
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 96° (E) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 20
      speed mph: 12.4
      direction degrees: 98
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 98° (E)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 4
    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 95° is 50° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.9m from ideal 2.1m.
      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: 19 km/h from 80° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
    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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (95°), size (1.2m), or wind (19 km/h from 80°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 95
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 95° (E) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 80
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 80° (E)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
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)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 90° is 45° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
    summary: Poor conditions at La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (90°), size (1.3m), or wind (23 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:15:19.226Z
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)

score: 9
out of: 25
explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.8m from ideal 2.1m.

score: 4
out of: 25
explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).

score: 0
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.

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

swell:
  height m: 1.3
  height ft: 4.3
  direction degrees: 90
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 9
  explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 90° (E) at 9s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 23
  speed mph: 14.3
  direction degrees: 75
  direction cardinal: ENE
  explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 75° (ENE)
windswell:
  height m: 0.7
  period s: 3
  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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 88° is 43° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.8m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 95° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
  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: 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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (88°), size (1.3m), or wind (18 km/h from 95°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 88
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 88° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 95
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 95° (E)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 88° is 43° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 82° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
  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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (88°), size (1.1m), or wind (19 km/h from 82°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 88
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 88° (E) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 82
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 82° (E)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
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: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 79° is 34° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 101° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (79°), size (0.9m), or wind (19 km/h from 101°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 79
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 79° (E) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 101
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 101° (E)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 88
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
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: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 85° is 40° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 104° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (85°), size (0.8m), or wind (25 km/h from 104°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 85
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 85° (E) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 104
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 104° (ESE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 120
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 1.1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 10
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 101° is 56° off optimal 45°, barely within workable range 20°-80°.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.7m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 97° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
  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: -5
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (101°), size (1.4m), or wind (25 km/h from 97°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 101
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 13
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 101° (E) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 97
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 97° (E)
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 7
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 20° is 25° off optimal 45°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 29 km/h from 78° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-210°.
  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: 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 La Bouëlle. Either swell direction (20°), size (0.2m), or wind (29 km/h from 78°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.2
    height ft: 0.7
    direction degrees: 20
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 20° (NNE) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 29
    speed mph: 18.0
    direction degrees: 78
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 78° (ENE)

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