Surf Forecast for Punta de Choros
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta de Choros, La Serena, Chile
about: Punta de Choros
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -29.25
    longitude: -71.4667
  description: Punta de Choros is a remote left-hand point break near the Humboldt penguin reserve.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-10
    score: 51
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 51/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 36/100. 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: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 243° is 28° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.3m from ideal 2.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
    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 Punta de Choros. Either swell direction (243°), size (2.0m), or wind (28 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2
      height ft: 6.6
      direction degrees: 243
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 28
      speed mph: 17.4
      direction degrees: 185
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 28 km/h (17 mph) from 185° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 1.2
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 6
    windswell:
      height m: 0.9
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 12
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 234° is 19° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.6m from ideal 2.3m.
      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: 18 km/h from 182° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
    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 Punta de Choros. Either swell direction (234°), size (1.6m), or wind (18 km/h from 182°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.6
      height ft: 5.2
      direction degrees: 234
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 234° (SW) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 18
      speed mph: 11.2
      direction degrees: 182
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 182° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.9
      direction degrees: 234
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 7
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 33
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 233° is 18° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.9m is 0.4m from ideal 2.3m.
      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: 20 km/h from 180° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
    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 Punta de Choros. Either swell direction (233°), size (1.9m), or wind (20 km/h from 180°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.9
      height ft: 6.2
      direction degrees: 233
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 15
      explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 15s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 20
      speed mph: 12.4
      direction degrees: 180
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 180° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 234
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 8
    windswell:
      height m: 0.6
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-04T23:09:13.912Z
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: 31
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 12° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.1m is 0.1m from ideal 2.3m.
    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: 24 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      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 Punta de Choros. Either swell direction (227°), size (2.1m), or wind (24 km/h from 175°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.1
    height ft: 6.9
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 175
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 175° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 225
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 40
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 221° is 6° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.1m is 0.1m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 16s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 178° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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 Punta de Choros. Either swell direction (221°), size (2.1m), or wind (29 km/h from 178°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.1
    height ft: 6.9
    direction degrees: 221
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 221° (SW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 29
    speed mph: 18.0
    direction degrees: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 178° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 1.2
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 28
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 219° is 4° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.5m is within 15% of ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 176° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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: -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 Punta de Choros. Either swell direction (219°), size (2.5m), or wind (29 km/h from 176°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.5
    height ft: 8.2
    direction degrees: 219
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 2.5m (8.2ft) swell from 219° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 29
    speed mph: 18.0
    direction degrees: 176
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 176° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 1.6
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 1.4
    period s: 5
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 51
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 218° is 3° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 164° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 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: Surfable but not special at Punta de Choros. The 2.2m swell from 218° 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: 218
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 164
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 164° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 1.1
    direction degrees: 219
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 8

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 45
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 218° is 3° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.8m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 130° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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: Surfable but not special at Punta de Choros. The 1.5m swell from 218° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 218
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 130
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 130° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.9
    direction degrees: 216
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 6

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 48
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 215° is within 5° of optimal 215°.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.3m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 167° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
  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: Surfable but not special at Punta de Choros. The 1.0m swell from 215° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 215
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 167
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 167° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 217
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 10

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 49
  category: Fair
  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 236° is 21° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.3m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 157° (SSE). 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 Punta de Choros. The 1.0m swell from 236° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 236
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 236° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 157
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 157° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 210
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 7

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