Surf Forecast for Punta Colorada
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Colorada, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
about: Punta Colorada
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 15.86877
    longitude: -97.10257
  description: Punta Colorada is a quality right point near Puerto Escondido that offers a less crowded alternative to the heavy beach breaks in town. The wave provides long walls with occasional hollow sections, perfect for surfers looking for quality rides without the intensity of Zicatela.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 66
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 66/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Marginal conditions: Average score 52/100. Surfable but not special. Consider other spots.
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: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 10° off optimal 195°, 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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 244° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
    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 Punta Colorada. Either swell direction (185°), size (1.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 244°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 185
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 185° (S) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 244
      direction cardinal: WSW
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 244° (WSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 218
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 12
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 51
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 193° is 2° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m 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: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 96° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
    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 Punta Colorada. The 1.2m 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: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 193
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 7
      speed mph: 4.3
      direction degrees: 96
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 96° (E)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 53
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 193° is 2° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
      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: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
    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 Punta Colorada. 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: 13
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 226
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 226° (SW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 214
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 15
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 53
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 198° is 3° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    summary: Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 1.3m swell from 198° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:13:56.378Z
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: 6
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 15
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 219° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.

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: 1.3
  height ft: 4.3
  direction degrees: 198
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 12
  explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 12s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 7
  speed mph: 4.3
  direction degrees: 219
  direction cardinal: SW
  explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 219° (SW)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 51
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 196° is within 5° of optimal 195°.
    swell size:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 207° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
  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 Punta Colorada. The 1.5m swell from 196° 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: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 207
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 207° (SSW)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 54
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 196° is within 5° of optimal 195°.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 284° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
  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 Punta Colorada. The 1.4m swell from 196° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 284
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 284° (WNW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 46
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 202° is 7° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 243° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
  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 Punta Colorada. The 1.2m swell from 202° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 202
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 243
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 243° (WSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 217
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 18

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 66
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 203° is 8° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.5m from ideal 1.6m.
    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: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
  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 Punta Colorada. 1.1m swell from 203° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 203
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 16s 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: 0.6
    direction degrees: 212
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 64
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 204° is 9° off optimal 195°, 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: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
  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 Punta Colorada. The 0.9m swell from 204° 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: 204
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 204° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 151° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 206
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13

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: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 23° off optimal 195°, 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: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 251° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
  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 Punta Colorada. Either swell direction (218°), size (0.7m), or wind (6 km/h from 251°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 218
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 251
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 251° (WSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 212
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14

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