Surf Forecast for Anse Couleuvre
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Anse Couleuvre, Le Prêcheur, Martinique
about: Anse Couleuvre
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 14.8333
    longitude: -61.2167
  description: Anse Couleuvre is Martinique's remote north coast gem—a strong, fast right that breaks over shallow coral reef. The wave requires a scenic drive through rainforest to reach, but rewards with uncrowded, powerful surf when N swells arrive. French Caribbean adventure surfing.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-08
    score: 19
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 19/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 13/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 13
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 44° is 54° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Light offshore: 6 km/h from 70° (ENE). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 6
        groomed: true
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
      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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (44°), size (0.5m), or wind (6 km/h from 70°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.5
      height ft: 1.6
      direction degrees: 44
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 4
      explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 44° (NE) at 4s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 70
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 70° (ENE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 13
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 44° is 54° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Light offshore: 8 km/h from 97° (E). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 6
        groomed: true
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
      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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (44°), size (0.5m), or wind (8 km/h from 97°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.5
      height ft: 1.6
      direction degrees: 44
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 5
      explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 44° (NE) at 5s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 97
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 97° (E)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 13
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 41° is 51° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 24
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 73° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 6
        groomed: true
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
      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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (41°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 73°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.6
      height ft: 2.0
      direction degrees: 41
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 5
      explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 41° (NE) at 5s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 13
      speed mph: 8.1
      direction degrees: 73
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 73° (ENE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 13
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 39° is 49° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 60° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
    summary: Poor conditions at Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (39°), size (0.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 60°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:13:51.396Z
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)

wind history:
  adjustment: 6
  groomed: true
  morning sickness: false
  explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
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: 0.7
  height ft: 2.3
  direction degrees: 39
  direction cardinal: NE
  period s: 5
  explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 39° (NE) at 5s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 12
  speed mph: 7.5
  direction degrees: 60
  direction cardinal: ENE
  explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 60° (ENE)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 19
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 39° is 49° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 72° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (39°), size (0.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 72°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 39
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 39° (NE) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 72
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 72° (ENE)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 13
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 42° is 52° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Light offshore: 7 km/h from 77° (ENE). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (42°), size (0.7m), or wind (7 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 42
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 42° (NE) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 77
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 77° (ENE)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 14
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 45° is 55° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Light offshore: 8 km/h from 74° (ENE). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (45°), size (0.6m), or wind (8 km/h from 74°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 45
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 45° (NE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 74
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 74° (ENE)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 16
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 44° is 54° off optimal 350°, barely within workable range 320°-20°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Light offshore: 8 km/h from 93° (E). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (44°), size (0.6m), or wind (8 km/h from 93°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 44
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 44° (NE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 93
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 93° (E)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
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 49° is outside workable range 320°-20°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 117° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (49°), size (0.7m), or wind (10 km/h from 117°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 49
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 49° (NE) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 117
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 117° (ESE)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 8
  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 55° is outside workable range 320°-20°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 85° (E). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Anse Couleuvre. Either swell direction (55°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 85°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 55
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 55° (NE) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 85
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 85° (E)

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