Surf Forecast for Queen's
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Queen's, Waikiki, Oahu, USA
about: Queen's
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 21.27
    longitude: -157.828
  description: Queen's is named after Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Most days it's a mellow, forgiving wave, but when big south swells hit, the inside ramp section transforms into a legitimate performance wave. Historic and iconic.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 69
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 69/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Marginal conditions: Average score 50/100. Surfable but not special. Consider other spots.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 40
    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 103° is outside workable range 150°-235°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.3m from ideal 1.2m.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 54° (NE). 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 Queen's. Either swell direction (103°), size (0.9m), or wind (13 km/h from 54°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 103
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 103° (ESE) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 13
      speed mph: 8.1
      direction degrees: 54
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 54° (NE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 148
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 12
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 31
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 178° is 17° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.2m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 58° (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: -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 Queen's. Either swell direction (178°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 58°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 178
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 178° (S) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 58
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 58° (ENE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 106
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 11
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 42
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 176° is 19° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.2m.
      swell period:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 61° (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: -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 Queen's. Either swell direction (176°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 61°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 176
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 176° (S) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 61
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 61° (ENE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:16:02.490Z
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)

date: 2026-08-07
day index: 3
strike score:
  final score: 29
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 178° is 17° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 60° (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: -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 Queen's. Either swell direction (178°), size (0.8m), or wind (18 km/h from 60°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 178° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 60
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 60° (ENE)
  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: 51
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 175° is 20° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 21 km/h from 64° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  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: -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: Surfable but not special at Queen's. The 0.8m swell from 175° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 175
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 175° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 64
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 64° (ENE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 96
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 52
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 183° is 12° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.5m from ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 56° (NE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  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: -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: Surfable but not special at Queen's. The 0.7m swell from 183° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 183° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 56
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 56° (NE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 144
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 10
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 58
  category: Fair
  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 188° is 7° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 60° (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: -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: Surfable but not special at Queen's. The 0.8m swell from 188° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 16
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 188° (S) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 60
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 60° (ENE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 89
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 6
  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: 62
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 189° is 6° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.3m from ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 58° (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: -3
      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 Queen's. The 0.9m swell from 189° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 189° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 58
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 58° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 67
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 189° is 6° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.0m from ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 55° (NE). 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: -3
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Good surfable conditions at Queen's. 1.2m swell from 189° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 55
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 55° (NE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 169
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 13
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 69
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 8° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.3m is within 15% of ideal 1.2m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 61° (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: -3
      windswell degraded: false
      explanation: Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Good surfable conditions at Queen's. 1.3m swell from 187° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 187° (S) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 61
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 61° (ENE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 144
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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