Surf Forecast for Playa Negra Mompiche
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Playa Negra Mompiche, Esmeraldas, Ecuador
about: Playa Negra Mompiche
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 0.52
    longitude: -80.02
  description: Playa Negra is the mellow beach break in Mompiche town, perfect for beginners or when the main point is too powerful. The dark sand beach offers consistent, forgiving waves with an easy paddle out.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-09
    score: 34
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 34/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 16/100. 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: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 245° is 25° off optimal 270°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 231° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
    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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (245°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 231°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.6
      height ft: 2.0
      direction degrees: 245
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 4
      explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 245° (WSW) at 4s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 13
      speed mph: 8.1
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 231° (SW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 10
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    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 27° off optimal 270°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
    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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (243°), size (0.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 224°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 243
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 4
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 4s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 224
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 224° (SW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 15
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 232° is 38° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 221° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
    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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (232°), size (0.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 221°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.4
      height ft: 1.3
      direction degrees: 232
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 221
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 221° (SW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 30
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 237° is 33° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    summary: Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 218°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:11:45.286Z
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: 25
out of: 25
explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.

score: 10
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 218° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.

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: 0.5
  height ft: 1.6
  direction degrees: 237
  direction cardinal: WSW
  period s: 15
  explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 15s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 10
  speed mph: 6.2
  direction degrees: 218
  direction cardinal: SW
  explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 218° (SW)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 13
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 238° is 32° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    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 215° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
  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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (238°), size (0.7m), or wind (15 km/h from 215°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 238
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 238° (WSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 215
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 215° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 34
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 237° is 33° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 233° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
  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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 233°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 237
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 233
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 233° (SW)

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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 229° is 41° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
  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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 222°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 222° (SW)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 227° is 43° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s 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 220° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
  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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.5m), or wind (14 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 220
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 220° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 230° is 40° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.9m. 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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
  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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 226°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 230
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 226
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 226° (SW)
  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: 26
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 229° is 41° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 228° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
  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 Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 228
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 228° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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