Surf Forecast for La Ticla
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Ticla, Michoacan Coast, Mexico
about: La Ticla
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 18.45466
    longitude: -103.55381
  description: La Ticla is a quality left point break on the Michoacan coast that gets hollow and powerful when south swells light it up. The wave breaks over a cobblestone reef near a rivermouth, offering long rides with barrel sections on the bigger days. The small village has a growing surf community but maintains a mellow, off-the-beaten-path vibe. It's an excellent option for surfers looking for quality lefts without the crowds of more famous spots.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 65
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 65/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Fair recommendation: La Ticla has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 33
    category: Poor
    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 201° is 21° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
    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 Ticla. Either swell direction (201°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 179°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 201
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 179
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 179° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 200
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 42
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 24
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 181° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
    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 Ticla. Either swell direction (181°), size (1.0m), or wind (5 km/h from 216°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 181
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 181° (S) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 5
      speed mph: 3.1
      direction degrees: 216
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 216° (SW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 214
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 14
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 57
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 13° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 119° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
    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 La Ticla. The 0.8m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 193
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 5
      speed mph: 3.1
      direction degrees: 119
      direction cardinal: ESE
      explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 119° (ESE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 198
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 12
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 65
    category: Good
    category emoji: ✅
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Good surfable conditions at La Ticla. 1.4m swell from 199° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:11:54.037Z
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)

swell direction:
  score: 13
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 199° is 19° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 12
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
swell period:
  score: 21
  out of: 25
  explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
wind:
  score: 23
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 116° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.

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: 1.4
  height ft: 4.6
  direction degrees: 199
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 14
  explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 14s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 5
  speed mph: 3.1
  direction degrees: 116
  direction cardinal: ESE
  explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 116° (ESE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 250
  direction cardinal: WSW
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 64
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 199° is 19° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 239° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
  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 La Ticla. The 1.5m swell from 199° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 199
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 239
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 239° (WSW)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 65
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 18° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
  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: Good surfable conditions at La Ticla. 1.3m swell from 198° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 198
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 224
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 224° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 167
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 9

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 65
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 190° is 10° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 288° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
  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: Good surfable conditions at La Ticla. 1.3m swell from 190° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 190
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 190° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 288
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 288° (WNW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 216
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 17

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 57
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 15° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 281° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
  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 La Ticla. The 1.1m swell from 195° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 195
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 281
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 281° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 215
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 45
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 13° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 1.0m from ideal 1.9m.
    swell period:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 186° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
  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 La Ticla. The 0.9m swell from 193° 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: 193
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 4
    speed mph: 2.5
    direction degrees: 186
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 4 km/h (2 mph) from 186° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 54
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 215° is 35° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 165°-195°.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m 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 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 230° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
  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 La Ticla. The 0.8m swell from 215° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 215
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 230
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 230° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 212
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13

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