Surf Forecast for Pan de Azucar
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pan de Azucar, Chanaral, Chile
about: Pan de Azucar
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -26.15563
    longitude: -70.66736
  description: Pan de Azucar offers uncrowded waves in one of Chile's most beautiful national parks.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 85
    category: Firing
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 85/100 (Firing)
  firing days count: 3
  firing days:
    date: 2026-08-05
    score: 84
  firing days:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 85
  firing days:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 82
  overall recommendation: Strong recommendation: Pan de Azucar has 3 Firing days in the next 10 days. Book your trip!
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 78
    category: Good
    category emoji: ✅
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 232° is 7° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 211° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
    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: Good surfable conditions at Pan de Azucar. 2.4m swell from 232° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.4
      height ft: 7.9
      direction degrees: 232
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 7
      speed mph: 4.3
      direction degrees: 211
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 211° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 1.3
      direction degrees: 245
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 11
    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: 84
    category: Firing
    category emoji: 🔥
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 238° is 13° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
    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: Excellent conditions at Pan de Azucar. The 2.1m swell from 238° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.1
      height ft: 6.9
      direction degrees: 238
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 238° (WSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 5
      speed mph: 3.1
      direction degrees: 216
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 216° (SW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 179
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 5
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 79
    category: Good
    category emoji: ✅
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 237° is 12° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
      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: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 208° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
    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: Good surfable conditions at Pan de Azucar. 1.9m swell from 237° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.9
      height ft: 6.2
      direction degrees: 237
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 208
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 208° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 220
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 6
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T01:15:55.822Z
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: 55
  category: Fair
  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 227° is 2° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 199° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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 Pan de Azucar. The 2.2m swell from 227° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.2
    height ft: 7.2
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 199
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 199° (SSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 54
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 223° is 2° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.5m is 0.9m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 217° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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 Pan de Azucar. The 2.5m swell from 223° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.5
    height ft: 8.2
    direction degrees: 223
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 2.5m (8.2ft) swell from 223° (SW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 217
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 217° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 223
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 40
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 219° is 6° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 3.5m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 206° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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 Pan de Azucar. Either swell direction (219°), size (3.5m), or wind (7 km/h from 206°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.5
    height ft: 11.5
    direction degrees: 219
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 3.5m (11.5ft) swell from 219° (SW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 206
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 206° (SSW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 67
  category: Good
  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 218° is 7° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 3.1m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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: Good surfable conditions at Pan de Azucar. 3.1m swell from 218° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.1
    height ft: 10.2
    direction degrees: 218
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 222° (SW)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 85
  category: Firing
  category emoji: 🔥
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 217° is 8° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 253° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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: Excellent conditions at Pan de Azucar. The 1.9m swell from 217° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 217
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 253
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 253° (WSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 223
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 55
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 214° is 11° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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 Pan de Azucar. 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: 11
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 224
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 224° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 231
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 82
  category: Firing
  category emoji: 🔥
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 222° is 3° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
    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: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 202° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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: Excellent conditions at Pan de Azucar. The 1.5m swell from 222° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 222° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 202
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 202° (SSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 209
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 8

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