Surf Forecast for La Bellaca
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Bellaca, Manabi, Ecuador
about: La Bellaca
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -0.87113
    longitude: -80.53753
  description: La Bellaca is a versatile left point break that works with both NW and SW swells, making it one of the more consistent spots on the Manabi coast. The wave offers long, workable walls with good power.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-08
    score: 30
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 30/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 13/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 5
    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 237° is 33° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 256° (WSW). 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: -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 Bellaca. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.4m), or wind (10 km/h from 256°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.4
      height ft: 1.3
      direction degrees: 237
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 256
      direction cardinal: WSW
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 256° (WSW)
    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: 0
    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 228° is 42° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.2m. 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: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 281° (W). 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 La Bellaca. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 281°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.4
      height ft: 1.3
      direction degrees: 228
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 281
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 281° (W)
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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 228° is 42° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.5m 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: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 276° (W). 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 La Bellaca. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 276°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.5
      height ft: 1.6
      direction degrees: 228
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 276
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 276° (W)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 15
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 231° is 39° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.5m 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.
    summary: Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 260°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:14:52.865Z
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: 7
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 260° (W). 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: 0.5
  height ft: 1.6
  direction degrees: 231
  direction cardinal: SW
  period s: 14
  explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 14s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 11
  speed mph: 6.8
  direction degrees: 260
  direction cardinal: W
  explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 260° (W)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 30
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 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 225°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m 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: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 220° (SW). 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 La Bellaca. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 220
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 220° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 228° is 42° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m 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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 312° (NW). 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 La Bellaca. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 312°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 228
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 312
    direction cardinal: NW
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 312° (NW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 15
  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 225°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m 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: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 265° (W). 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: -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 Bellaca. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.4m), or wind (10 km/h from 265°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 265
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 265° (W)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 15
  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 225°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m 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: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 225° (SW). 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 La Bellaca. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 225°) 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: 14
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 225
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 225° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 5
  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 225°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m 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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 303° (WNW). 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: -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 Bellaca. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.4m), or wind (12 km/h from 303°) 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: 13
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 303
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 303° (WNW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
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: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 239° is 31° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m 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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 280° (W). 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: -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 Bellaca. Either swell direction (239°), size (0.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 280°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 239
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 239° (WSW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 280
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 280° (W)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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