Surf Forecast for Off The Wall
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Off The Wall, North Shore, Oahu, USA
about: Off The Wall
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 21.664
    longitude: -158.051
  description: Off The Wall sits just west of Pipeline and delivers powerful rights with workable walls and barrel sections. When N-NNE swells sweep sets down from Backdoor, OTW lights up with fast, hollow waves that reward committed tube riders.
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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 69° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.5m from ideal 2.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
    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 Off The Wall. Either swell direction (69°), size (1.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.6
      height ft: 5.2
      direction degrees: 69
      direction cardinal: ENE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 69° (ENE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 75
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 75° (ENE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 3
      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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 67° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.8m from ideal 2.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -4
        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 Off The Wall. Either swell direction (67°), size (1.3m), or wind (16 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.3
      height ft: 4.3
      direction degrees: 67
      direction cardinal: ENE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 67° (ENE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 77
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 77° (ENE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      period s: 3
      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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 65° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
    adjustments:
      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.
    summary: Poor conditions at Off The Wall. Either swell direction (65°), size (0.9m), or wind (16 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 65
      direction cardinal: ENE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 65° (ENE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 75
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 75° (ENE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 340
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 7
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      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)
    summary: Poor conditions at Off The Wall. Either swell direction (65°), size (0.8m), or wind (17 km/h from 78°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:15:24.861Z
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)

swell direction:
  score: 0
  out of: 25
  explanation: No alignment: Swell from 65° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
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: 1
  out of: 25
  explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
wind:
  score: 5
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 78° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.

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

swell:
  height m: 0.8
  height ft: 2.6
  direction degrees: 65
  direction cardinal: ENE
  period s: 6
  explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 65° (ENE) at 6s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 17
  speed mph: 10.6
  direction degrees: 78
  direction cardinal: ENE
  explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 78° (ENE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 55
  direction cardinal: NE
  period s: 9
windswell:
  height m: 0.6
  period s: 3
  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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 89° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    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: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
  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 Off The Wall. Either swell direction (89°), size (0.8m), or wind (19 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 89
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 89° (E) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 77
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 77° (ENE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 55
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 71° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.7m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 72° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 Off The Wall. Either swell direction (71°), size (1.4m), or wind (20 km/h from 72°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 71
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 7
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 71° (ENE) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 72
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 72° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 75° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.7m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
  adjustments:
    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.
  summary: Poor conditions at Off The Wall. Either swell direction (75°), size (1.4m), or wind (17 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 75
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 75° (ENE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 75
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 75° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 78° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 Off The Wall. Either swell direction (78°), size (0.9m), or wind (18 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 78
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 78° (ENE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 77
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 77° (ENE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 87
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 81° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.0m 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 73° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
  adjustments:
    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.
  summary: Poor conditions at Off The Wall. Either swell direction (81°), size (1.0m), or wind (16 km/h from 73°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 81
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 6
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 81° (E) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 73
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 73° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 80° is outside workable range 310°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.0m 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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 76° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-160°.
  adjustments:
    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.
  summary: Poor conditions at Off The Wall. Either swell direction (80°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 76°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 80
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 6
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 80° (E) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 76
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 76° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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