Surf Forecast for Pacasmayo
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pacasmayo, La Libertad, Peru
about: Pacasmayo
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -7.4
    longitude: -79.5833
  description: Pacasmayo is Chicama's slightly shorter but equally sublime cousin—a left point break that can offer rides of over a kilometer when the conditions conspire. Located just south of the world's longest wave, Pacasmayo provides an alternative when Chicama is too crowded or not quite connecting. The wave peels along a sandy point with remarkable consistency, offering endless walls for carving and the occasional hollow section. The pier provides both a landmark and wind shelter. For those chasing the Peruvian point break dream, Pacasmayo delivers the same infinite sensation with a fraction of the fanfare.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 52
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 52/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 25/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 21
    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 193° is 17° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
    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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.3m), or wind (19 km/h from 175°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.3
      height ft: 4.3
      direction degrees: 193
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 175
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 175° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 189
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 9
    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: 35
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 10° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 182° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
    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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (200°), size (1.5m), or wind (16 km/h from 182°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.5
      height ft: 4.9
      direction degrees: 200
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 182
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 182° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 248
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 29
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 215° is 5° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 178° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
    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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (215°), size (1.1m), or wind (20 km/h from 178°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 215
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 20
      speed mph: 12.4
      direction degrees: 178
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 178° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.6
      direction degrees: 204
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 11
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:10:12.758Z
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: 52
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 214° is 4° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Pacasmayo. The 1.3m swell from 214° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 173
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 173° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 31
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 210° is within 5° of optimal 210°.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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: -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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (210°), size (1.0m), or wind (22 km/h from 179°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 210
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 210° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 179
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 179° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 208
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 4
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      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: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 180° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 180°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 180
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 180° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 208
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 7
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 188° is 22° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 177° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (188°), size (1.1m), or wind (19 km/h from 177°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 188° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 177
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 177° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 200
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 31
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 16° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.5m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 172° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 172°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 172
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 172° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 23
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 171° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.5m), or wind (20 km/h from 171°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 171
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 171° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 21
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 196° is 14° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      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: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (196°), size (1.6m), or wind (21 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 174° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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