Surf Forecast for Zippers (Los Cabos)
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Zippers (Los Cabos), Los Cabos, Mexico
about: Zippers (Los Cabos)
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 23.05
    longitude: -109.7
  description: Zippers is Los Cabos' most famous wave, a powerful beach break with reef influence that delivers consistent surf within easy reach of the resort corridor. The wave offers hollow peaks and punchy walls, making it popular with both locals and visiting surfers. Its accessibility and quality have made it the centerpiece of the Cabo surf scene.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 61
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 61/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 39/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 27
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 188° is 12° off optimal 200°, 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: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 169° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
    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 Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (188°), size (0.9m), or wind (12 km/h from 169°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 188
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 188° (S) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 169
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 169° (S)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 23
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 181° is 19° off optimal 200°, 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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 160° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
    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 Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (181°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 160°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 181
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 10
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 181° (S) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 160
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 160° (SSE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 45
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 168° is 32° off optimal 200°, barely within workable range 180°-220°.
      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: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
    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 Zippers (Los Cabos). The 0.9m swell from 168° 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: 168
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 15
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 15s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 131
      direction cardinal: SE
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 131° (SE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 203
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 15
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 61
    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 2° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
      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: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    summary: Surfable but not special at Zippers (Los Cabos). The 1.1m 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: 2026-08-05T03:14:21.589Z
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 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.

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: 1.1
  height ft: 3.6
  direction degrees: 198
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 15
  explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 15s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 11
  speed mph: 6.8
  direction degrees: 131
  direction cardinal: SE
  explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 131° (SE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.6
  direction degrees: 162
  direction cardinal: SSE
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 47
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 13° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 145° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
  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 Zippers (Los Cabos). The 1.5m swell from 187° 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: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 187° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 145
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 145° (SE)

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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 184° is 16° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 189° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
  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 Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (184°), size (1.3m), or wind (13 km/h from 189°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 184
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 184° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 189° (S)

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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 184° is 16° off optimal 200°, 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: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 119° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
  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 Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (184°), size (1.1m), or wind (11 km/h from 119°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 184
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 184° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 119
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 119° (ESE)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 28
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 178° is 22° off optimal 200°, 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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s 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 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
  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 Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (178°), size (1.1m), or wind (9 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 178° (S) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 151° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 209
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 50
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 180° is 20° off optimal 200°, 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 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 150° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
  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 Zippers (Los Cabos). The 1.0m swell from 180° 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: 180
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 180° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 150
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 150° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 209
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14

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: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 208° is 8° off optimal 200°, 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: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
  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 Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (208°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 208
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 106
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 106° (ESE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 205
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13

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