Surf Forecast for Tiger Tails
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Tiger Tails, Isla Colón, Panama
about: Tiger Tails
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 9.425
    longitude: -82.295
  description: Tiger Tails is a quality reef break near Paunch on Isla Colón—offering an alternative when the main breaks are crowded. The wave delivers consistent surf with a mellow vibe and beautiful Bocas scenery.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-12
    score: 56
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 56/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 38/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 31
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 48° is 3° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
      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: 15 km/h from 340° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
    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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (48°), size (1.5m), or wind (15 km/h from 340°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.5
      height ft: 4.9
      direction degrees: 48
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 10
      explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 48° (NE) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 15
      speed mph: 9.3
      direction degrees: 340
      direction cardinal: NNW
      explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 340° (NNW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 35
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 45° is within 5° of optimal 45°.
      swell size:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.3m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 330° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
    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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (45°), size (1.6m), or wind (14 km/h from 330°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.6
      height ft: 5.2
      direction degrees: 45
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 45° (NE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 330
      direction cardinal: NNW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 330° (NNW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 38
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 45° is within 5° of optimal 45°.
      swell size:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 334° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
    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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (45°), size (1.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 334°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.8
      height ft: 5.9
      direction degrees: 45
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 45° (NE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 334
      direction cardinal: NNW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 334° (NNW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 15
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 47° is 2° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.7m from ideal 1.9m.
      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: 15 km/h from 334° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
    summary: Poor conditions at Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (47°), size (1.2m), or wind (15 km/h from 334°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:43.742Z
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: 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: 1.2
  height ft: 3.9
  direction degrees: 47
  direction cardinal: NE
  period s: 8
  explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 47° (NE) at 8s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 15
  speed mph: 9.3
  direction degrees: 334
  direction cardinal: NNW
  explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 334° (NNW)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 33
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 49° is 4° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 299° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
  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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (49°), size (1.5m), or wind (14 km/h from 299°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 49
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 49° (NE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 299
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 299° (WNW)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 48
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 53° is 8° off optimal 45°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.0m is within 15% of ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 293° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
  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: Surfable but not special at Tiger Tails. The 2.0m swell from 53° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2
    height ft: 6.6
    direction degrees: 53
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 53° (NE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 293
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 293° (WNW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 35
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 51° is 6° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.9m is 0.0m from ideal 1.9m.
    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: 17 km/h from 349° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
  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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (51°), size (1.9m), or wind (17 km/h from 349°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 51
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 51° (NE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 349
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 349° (N)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 43
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 49° is 4° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 349° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
  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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (49°), size (1.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 349°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.8
    height ft: 5.9
    direction degrees: 49
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 49° (NE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 349
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 349° (N)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 56
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 49° is 4° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.0m is within 15% of ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 346° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
  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: Surfable but not special at Tiger Tails. The 2.0m swell from 49° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2
    height ft: 6.6
    direction degrees: 49
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 49° (NE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 346
    direction cardinal: NNW
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 346° (NNW)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 44
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 49° is 4° off optimal 45°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect size: 2.1m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.9m).
    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: 15 km/h from 342° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 190°-260°.
  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 Tiger Tails. Either swell direction (49°), size (2.1m), or wind (15 km/h from 342°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.1
    height ft: 6.9
    direction degrees: 49
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 49° (NE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 342
    direction cardinal: NNW
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 342° (NNW)

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