Surf Forecast for El Faro (Salina Cruz)
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Faro (Salina Cruz), Salina Cruz, Mexico
about: El Faro (Salina Cruz)
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 16.15
    longitude: -95.2
  description: El Faro in Salina Cruz is a quality reef break offering multiple peaks along the southern Oaxacan coast. The wave provides good options for both lefts and rights, making it a versatile spot in the Salina Cruz corridor. When south swells light up the region, this spot delivers consistent, quality surf.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-09
    score: 68
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 68/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Marginal conditions: Average score 51/100. Surfable but not special. Consider other spots.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 43
    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 179° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 14° (NNE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
    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 El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (179°), size (0.9m), or wind (17 km/h from 14°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 179
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 179° (S) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 17
      speed mph: 10.6
      direction degrees: 14
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 14° (NNE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 35
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 180° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
      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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Strong offshore: 21 km/h from 24° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
    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 El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (180°), size (0.8m), or wind (21 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 180
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 180° (S) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 21
      speed mph: 13.0
      direction degrees: 24
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 24° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 28
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 175° is 5° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
      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: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 19° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
    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 El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (175°), size (0.7m), or wind (23 km/h from 19°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 175
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 175° (S) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 23
      speed mph: 14.3
      direction degrees: 19
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 19° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.6
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 63
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 186° is 6° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
    summary: Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 0.9m swell from 186° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T01:50:30.236Z
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: 21
out of: 25
explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.

score: 18
out of: 25
explanation: Strong offshore: 26 km/h from 10° (N). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.

wind history:
  adjustment: 6
  groomed: true
  morning sickness: false
  explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
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.

swell:
  height m: 0.9
  height ft: 3.0
  direction degrees: 186
  direction cardinal: S
  period s: 14
  explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 186° (S) at 14s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 26
  speed mph: 16.2
  direction degrees: 10
  direction cardinal: N
  explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 10° (N)
windswell:
  height m: 0.7
  period s: 3
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 62
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 12° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 28 km/h from 10° (N). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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: Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 1.0m swell from 192° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 192
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 28
    speed mph: 17.4
    direction degrees: 10
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 28 km/h (17 mph) from 10° (N)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 68
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 14° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
    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: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 24 km/h from 17° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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: Good surfable conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). 1.0m swell from 194° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 17
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 17° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 61
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 197° is 17° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 24 km/h from 14° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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: Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 0.9m swell from 197° 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: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 14
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 14° (NNE)
  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: 57
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 20° 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: 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: Strong offshore: 26 km/h from 13° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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: Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 0.8m swell from 200° 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: 200
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 26
    speed mph: 16.2
    direction degrees: 13
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 13° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 205
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 16
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 44
  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 195° is 15° off optimal 180°, 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: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 15° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (195°), size (0.7m), or wind (23 km/h from 15°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 195
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 23
    speed mph: 14.3
    direction degrees: 15
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 15° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 201
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
  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: 44
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 175° is 5° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
    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: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 24° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (175°), size (0.7m), or wind (22 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 175
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 175° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 24
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 24° (NNE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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