Surf Forecast for Ritoque
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Ritoque, Valparaiso Region, Chile
about: Ritoque
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -32.8333
    longitude: -71.5167
  description: Ritoque is a long, exposed beach break with multiple peaks and more space than busier breaks.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-05
    score: 68
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 68/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Fair recommendation: Ritoque has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 42
    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 253° is 18° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 24
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect size: 2.3m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.9m).
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 10s 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 210° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
    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 Ritoque. Either swell direction (253°), size (2.3m), or wind (14 km/h from 210°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.3
      height ft: 7.5
      direction degrees: 253
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 253° (WSW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 210
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 210° (SSW)
    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: 68
    category: Good
    category emoji: ✅
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 244° is 9° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.1m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 291° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
    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 Ritoque. 2.0m swell from 244° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2
      height ft: 6.6
      direction degrees: 244
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 244° (WSW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 4
      speed mph: 2.5
      direction degrees: 291
      direction cardinal: WNW
      explanation: 4 km/h (2 mph) from 291° (WNW)
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: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 246° is 11° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 2.6m is within 15% of ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 193° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
    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 Ritoque. Either swell direction (246°), size (2.6m), or wind (16 km/h from 193°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.6
      height ft: 8.5
      direction degrees: 246
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 246° (WSW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 193
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 193° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 210
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 12
    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: 67
    category: Good
    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 237° is 2° off optimal 235°, still within prime range.
    summary: Good surfable conditions at Ritoque. 1.4m swell from 237° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-04T23:52:10.950Z
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)

score: 12
out of: 25
explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.5m from ideal 1.9m.

score: 23
out of: 25
explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.

score: 9
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.

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.

swell:
  height m: 1.4
  height ft: 4.6
  direction degrees: 237
  direction cardinal: WSW
  period s: 13
  explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 13s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 12
  speed mph: 7.5
  direction degrees: 175
  direction cardinal: S
  explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 175° (S)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.7
  direction degrees: 237
  direction cardinal: WSW
  period s: 12
windswell:
  height m: 0.4
  period s: 2
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 45
  category: Fair
  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 229° is 6° off optimal 235°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 3.1m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 180° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
  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 Ritoque. The 3.1m swell from 229° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.1
    height ft: 10.2
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 180
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 180° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 47
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 8° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.8m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 182° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
  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 Ritoque. The 2.8m 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: 2.8
    height ft: 9.2
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 182
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 182° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 64
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 226° is 9° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
  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 Ritoque. The 2.1m swell from 226° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.1
    height ft: 6.9
    direction degrees: 226
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 226° (SW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 222° (SW)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 55
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 223° is 12° off optimal 235°, 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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 183° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
  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 Ritoque. The 1.2m 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: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 223
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 223° (SW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 183° (S)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 44
  category: Poor
  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 233° is 2° off optimal 235°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    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: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Glassy: Wind speed 3 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.
  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 Ritoque. Either swell direction (233°), size (0.6m), or wind (3 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 233
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 3
    speed mph: 1.9
    direction degrees: 228
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 3 km/h (2 mph) from 228° (SW)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
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: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 239° is 4° off optimal 235°, 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: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 355° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 55°-135°.
  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 Ritoque. 1.1m swell from 239° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 239
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 239° (WSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 355
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 355° (N)

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