Surf Forecast for La Loberia
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Loberia, San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador
about: La Loberia
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -0.95
    longitude: -89.6167
  description: La Loberia takes its name from the large sea lion colony that calls this beach home. The left reef break offers quality waves with a unique Galapagos backdrop - marine iguanas, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies are all regular sightings between sets.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 40
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 40/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 24/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    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 162° is 40° off optimal 202°, barely within workable range 180°-225°.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.6m 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: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 170° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
    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: Poor conditions at La Loberia. Either swell direction (162°), size (1.5m), or wind (20 km/h from 170°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.5
      height ft: 4.9
      direction degrees: 162
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 162° (SSE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 20
      speed mph: 12.4
      direction degrees: 170
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 170° (S)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 5
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 160° is 42° off optimal 202°, barely within workable range 180°-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: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
    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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (160°), size (1.3m), or wind (16 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.3
      height ft: 4.3
      direction degrees: 160
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 10
      explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 160° (SSE) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 174
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 174° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 217
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 14
    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: 23
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 196° is 6° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.9m from ideal 2.1m.
      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: 15 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
    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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (196°), size (1.2m), or wind (15 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 196
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 15
      speed mph: 9.3
      direction degrees: 156
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 156° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.8
      direction degrees: 177
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 10
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:12:33.195Z
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: 40
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 216° is 14° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.8m 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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 148° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (216°), size (1.3m), or wind (14 km/h from 148°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 216
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 216° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 148
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 148° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 152
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 37
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 217° is 15° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.1m 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (217°), size (1.1m), or wind (16 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 217
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 156
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 156° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 154
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 6
  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: 11
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 200° is 2° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
    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: 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: 17 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (200°), size (0.9m), or wind (17 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 200
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 151° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 213
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 30
  category: Poor
  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 199° is 3° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s 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 149° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -5
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at La Loberia. Either swell direction (199°), size (0.8m), or wind (18 km/h from 149°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 199
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 149
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 149° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 213
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 35
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 209° is 7° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 157° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -5
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at La Loberia. Either swell direction (209°), size (1.0m), or wind (21 km/h from 157°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 209
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 209° (SSW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 157
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 157° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 198
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 21
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 186° is 16° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 14s 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 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (186°), size (1.1m), or wind (18 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 186
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 186° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 159
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 159° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 17
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 34
  category: Poor
  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 219° is 17° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.7m from ideal 2.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 17s is at or above ideal 16s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 157° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -7
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -7 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 La Loberia. Either swell direction (219°), size (1.4m), or wind (16 km/h from 157°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 219
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 17
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 219° (SW) at 17s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 157
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 157° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 153
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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