Surf Forecast for Punta Sal
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Sal, Tumbes, Peru
about: Punta Sal
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -3.98
    longitude: -80.98
  description: Punta Sal is Peru's northernmost surf destination, offering warm tropical waters near the Ecuador border. The mellow left point is perfect for beginners and longboarders seeking a tropical experience without the cold Humboldt Current.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 43
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 43/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 32/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 231° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.6m is 0.7m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 276° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -7
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      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 Punta Sal. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.6m), or wind (17 km/h from 276°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.6
      height ft: 2.0
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 10
      explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 17
      speed mph: 10.6
      direction degrees: 276
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 276° (W)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
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: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 231° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -4
        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 Punta Sal. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 259
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 259° (W)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 36
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 231° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.4m from ideal 1.3m.
      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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 262° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
    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 Sal. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.9m), or wind (16 km/h from 262°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 262
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 262° (W)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 43
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 230° is 20° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.4m from ideal 1.3m.
    summary: Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.9m), or wind (18 km/h from 244°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:16:07.180Z
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: 25
out of: 25
explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.

score: 1
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 244° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.

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: 0.9
  height ft: 3.0
  direction degrees: 230
  direction cardinal: SW
  period s: 15
  explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 15s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 18
  speed mph: 11.2
  direction degrees: 244
  direction cardinal: WSW
  explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 244° (WSW)
windswell:
  height m: 0.3
  period s: 2
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 43
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 229° is 19° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
    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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 235° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
  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 Punta Sal. Either swell direction (229°), size (1.0m), or wind (18 km/h from 235°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 235
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 235° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 37
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 17° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 283° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
  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 Sal. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 283°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 283
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 283° (WNW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 35
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 230° is 20° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 252° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
  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 Punta Sal. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 252°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 230
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 252
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 252° (WSW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 39
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 17° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
    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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 214° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
  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 Punta Sal. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 214°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 214° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 33
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 17° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 283° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
  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 Punta Sal. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 283°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 283
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 283° (WNW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 34
  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 230° is 20° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
  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 Sal. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.8m), or wind (17 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 230
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 259
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 259° (W)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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