Surf Forecast for Nine Palms
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Nine Palms, East Cape, Mexico
about: Nine Palms
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 23.37429
    longitude: -109.4274
  description: Nine Palms is an East Cape reef break that comes alive during summer when hurricane swells send SE-S energy into the Sea of Cortez. The wave offers quality rights over a reef bottom, providing a remote surf experience away from the more developed Los Cabos corridor.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-10
    score: 73
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 73/100 (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: 58
    category: Fair
    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: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 36° (NE). 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 Nine Palms. The 0.8m 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: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 180
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 180° (S) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 36
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 36° (NE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 40
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 172° is 8° 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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 53° (NE). 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 Nine Palms. Either swell direction (172°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 53°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 172
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 172° (S) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 53
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 53° (NE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 20
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 164° is 16° 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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 69° (ENE). 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 Nine Palms. Either swell direction (164°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 69°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 164
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 69
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 69° (ENE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 192
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 16
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 52
    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 187° is 7° off optimal 180°, 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.
    summary: Surfable but not special at Nine Palms. The 0.8m swell from 187° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:13:48.931Z
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: 17
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 81° (E). 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: 0.8
  height ft: 2.6
  direction degrees: 187
  direction cardinal: S
  period s: 13
  explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 187° (S) at 13s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 7
  speed mph: 4.3
  direction degrees: 81
  direction cardinal: E
  explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 81° (E)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.6
  direction degrees: 160
  direction cardinal: SSE
  period s: 9

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 61
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 178° is 2° off optimal 180°, 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: 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 141° (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 Nine Palms. The 1.2m swell from 178° 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: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 178° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 141
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 141° (SE)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 51
  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 179° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
    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: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 170° (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: Surfable but not special at Nine Palms. The 1.1m swell from 179° 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: 179
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 179° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 170
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 170° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 73
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 177° is 3° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
    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: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 49° (NE). 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: Good surfable conditions at Nine Palms. 1.0m swell from 177° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 177
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 177° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 49
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 49° (NE)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 69
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 178° is 2° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
    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: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 100° (E). 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: Good surfable conditions at Nine Palms. 1.0m swell from 178° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 178° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 100
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 100° (E)

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: 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: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 92° (E). 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 Nine Palms. The 0.8m 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: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 180
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 180° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 92
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 92° (E)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 203
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 20
  category: Poor
  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 161° is 19° 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: 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 98° (E). 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 Nine Palms. Either swell direction (161°), size (0.7m), or wind (8 km/h from 98°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 161
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 98
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 98° (E)

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