Surf Forecast for Cobquecura
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Cobquecura, Nuble Region, Chile
about: Cobquecura
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -36.1333
    longitude: -72.7833
  description: Cobquecura offers quality waves near a famous sea lion colony.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-09
    score: 63
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 63/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 35/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  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: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 259° is 39° off optimal 220°, barely within workable range 190°-260°.
      swell size:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.1m is 0.1m from ideal 2.3m.
      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: 16 km/h from 14° (NNE). 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 Cobquecura. Either swell direction (259°), size (2.1m), or wind (16 km/h from 14°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.1
      height ft: 6.9
      direction degrees: 259
      direction cardinal: W
      period s: 10
      explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 259° (W) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 14
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 14° (NNE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 299
      direction cardinal: WNW
      period s: 10
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  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: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 256° is 36° off optimal 220°, barely within workable range 190°-260°.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.6m from ideal 2.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 170° (S). 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 Cobquecura. Either swell direction (256°), size (1.7m), or wind (11 km/h from 170°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.7
      height ft: 5.6
      direction degrees: 256
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 256° (WSW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 170
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 170° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 1.2
      direction degrees: 255
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 17
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 249° is 29° off optimal 220°, 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: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 275° (W). 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: -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 Cobquecura. Either swell direction (249°), size (1.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 275°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.6
      height ft: 5.2
      direction degrees: 249
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 249° (WSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 275
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 275° (W)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 251
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 13
    windswell:
      height m: 0.7
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:15:17.651Z
temporal coverage: 2026-08-05/2026-08-14
data sources: Open-Meteo Marine API (swell/wave data)
data sources: Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 3
strike score:
  final score: 50
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 241° is 21° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 3.4m is 1.1m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 275° (W). 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 Cobquecura. The 3.4m swell from 241° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.4
    height ft: 11.2
    direction degrees: 241
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 3.4m (11.2ft) swell from 241° (WSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 275
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 275° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 263
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 3
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 63
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 237° is 17° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect size: 2.7m is at the sweet spot (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 141° (SE). 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 Cobquecura. The 2.7m swell from 237° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.7
    height ft: 8.9
    direction degrees: 237
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.7m (8.9ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 141
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 141° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 260
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 3

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 38
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 235° is 15° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 17° (NNE). 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 Cobquecura. Either swell direction (235°), size (1.4m), or wind (7 km/h from 17°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 235
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 235° (SW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 17
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 17° (NNE)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 31
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 234° is 14° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 285° (WNW). 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 Cobquecura. Either swell direction (234°), size (0.7m), or wind (4 km/h from 285°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 234
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 234° (SW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 4
    speed mph: 2.5
    direction degrees: 285
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 4 km/h (2 mph) from 285° (WNW)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 49
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 244° is 24° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 181° (S). 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 Cobquecura. The 0.9m swell from 244° 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: 244
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 244° (WSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 181
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 181° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 264
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 5

date: 2026-08-13
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: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 248° is 28° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.9m 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: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 26° (NNE). 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 Cobquecura. The 1.3m swell from 248° 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: 248
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 248° (WSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 26
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 26° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 261
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 5

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 0° is outside workable range 190°-260°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.0m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    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: 28 km/h from 26° (NNE). 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 Cobquecura. Either swell direction (0°), size (0.0m), or wind (28 km/h from 26°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0
    height ft: 0.0
    direction degrees: 0
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.0m (0.0ft) swell from 0° (N) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 28
    speed mph: 17.4
    direction degrees: 26
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 28 km/h (17 mph) from 26° (NNE)

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