Surf Forecast for La Pastora
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Pastora, Todos Santos, Mexico
about: La Pastora
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 23.4333
    longitude: -110.2333
  description: La Pastora is a Todos Santos beach break that gets powerful when size fills in, offering more challenge than the mellow waves at nearby Cerritos. The wave delivers quality peaks with punch, making it a good option for experienced surfers looking for more action.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 59
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 59/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 44/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 34
    category: Poor
    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 202° is 2° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
      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: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 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: Poor conditions at La Pastora. Either swell direction (202°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 284°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 202
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 284
      direction cardinal: WNW
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 284° (WNW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 285
      direction cardinal: WNW
      period s: 6
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 18
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 5° off optimal 200°, 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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 296° (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: Poor conditions at La Pastora. Either swell direction (195°), size (0.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 296°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 195
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 296
      direction cardinal: WNW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 296° (WNW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 247
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 11
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 40
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    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: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 291° (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: Poor conditions at La Pastora. Either swell direction (208°), size (0.7m), or wind (14 km/h from 291°) 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: 14
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 291
      direction cardinal: WNW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 291° (WNW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 190
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 51
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Surfable but not special at La Pastora. The 1.1m swell from 202° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:53.485Z
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: 23
  out of: 25
  explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 202° 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.
wind:
  score: 3
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 281° (W). 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: 1.1
  height ft: 3.6
  direction degrees: 202
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 15
  explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 15s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 14
  speed mph: 8.7
  direction degrees: 281
  direction cardinal: W
  explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 281° (W)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 198
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 6

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 56
  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 197° is 3° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 273° (W). 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 La Pastora. The 1.3m 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: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 273
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 273° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 286
    direction cardinal: WNW
    period s: 4

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 50
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 193° is 7° off optimal 200°, 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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s 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 231° (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 La Pastora. 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: 12
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 231
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 231° (SW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 34
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 11° 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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 288° (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: Poor conditions at La Pastora. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.1m), or wind (8 km/h from 288°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 189° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 288
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 288° (WNW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 212
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 17

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 59
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 186° is 14° 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: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 260° (W). 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 La Pastora. The 1.1m swell from 186° 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: 186
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 186° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 260
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 260° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 15° 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: 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: 12 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 La Pastora. The 0.9m swell from 185° 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: 185
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 185° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 284
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 284° (WNW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
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: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 214° is 14° off optimal 200°, 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: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 275° (W). 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 La Pastora. The 0.8m swell from 214° 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: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 275
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 275° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 199
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13

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