Surf Forecast for Topocalma
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Topocalma, O'Higgins Region, Chile
about: Topocalma
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -34.15
    longitude: -72
  description: Topocalma is a left point break between Puertecillo and Pichilemu, offering quality waves in a quiet coastal village setting. A good stop on the central Chile surf route.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-10
    score: 59
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 59/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 41/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 28
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 257° is 32° off optimal 225°, barely within workable range 200°-250°.
      swell size:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 2.6m is within 15% of ideal 2.1m.
      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: 15 km/h from 199° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. Either swell direction (257°), size (2.6m), or wind (15 km/h from 199°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.6
      height ft: 8.5
      direction degrees: 257
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 257° (WSW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 15
      speed mph: 9.3
      direction degrees: 199
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 199° (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: 56
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 248° is 23° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 2.4m is within 15% of ideal 2.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 16° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. The 2.4m 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: 2.4
      height ft: 7.9
      direction degrees: 248
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 248° (WSW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 16
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 16° (NNE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 30
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 249° is 24° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.8m is 0.7m from ideal 2.1m.
      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: 15 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. Either swell direction (249°), size (2.8m), or wind (15 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.8
      height ft: 9.2
      direction degrees: 249
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 249° (WSW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 15
      speed mph: 9.3
      direction degrees: 184
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 184° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 191
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 8
    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: 40
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 242° is 17° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
    summary: Poor conditions at Topocalma. Either swell direction (242°), size (1.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 223°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:13:58.853Z
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: 1.7m is 0.4m from ideal 2.1m.

score: 6
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 7
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 223° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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: 1.7
  height ft: 5.6
  direction degrees: 242
  direction cardinal: WSW
  period s: 12
  explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 242° (WSW) at 12s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 12
  speed mph: 7.5
  direction degrees: 223
  direction cardinal: SW
  explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 223° (SW)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.6
  direction degrees: 231
  direction cardinal: SW
  period s: 14

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 36
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 234° is 9° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 4.0m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 188° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. Either swell direction (234°), size (4.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 188°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 4
    height ft: 13.1
    direction degrees: 234
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 4.0m (13.1ft) swell from 234° (SW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 188° (S)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 23
  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 232° is 7° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 3.6m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
    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: 17 km/h from 188° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. Either swell direction (232°), size (3.6m), or wind (17 km/h from 188°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 3.6
    height ft: 11.8
    direction degrees: 232
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 3.6m (11.8ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 188° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 59
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 229° is 4° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.1m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. The 2.2m 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: 2.2
    height ft: 7.2
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 10
    explanation: 2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 190
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 190° (S)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 40
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 226° is within 5° of optimal 225°.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.8m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. Either swell direction (226°), size (1.3m), or wind (10 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: 226
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 226° (SW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 175
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 175° (S)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 43
  category: Poor
  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 237° is 12° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 196° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Topocalma. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.9m), or wind (13 km/h from 196°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 237
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 196° (SSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 225
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 51
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 242° is 17° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.5m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-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 Topocalma. The 1.6m swell from 242° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 242
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 242° (WSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 22
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 22° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 240
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 4

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