Surf Forecast for Punta Nunura
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Nunura, Sechura, Piura, Peru
about: Punta Nunura
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -5.4333
    longitude: -81.1167
  description: Punta Nunura is a remote left point break in the vast Sechura desert region. The isolation means empty waves for those willing to make the journey through barren landscapes.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 55
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 55/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 35/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 7
    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 194° is 21° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m 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: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -14
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      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 Nunura. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.0m), or wind (21 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 194
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 21
      speed mph: 13.0
      direction degrees: 174
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 174° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 207
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
    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: 26
    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 193° is 22° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.5m from ideal 1.6m.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -17
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      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 Nunura. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.1m), or wind (16 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 193
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 16
      speed mph: 9.9
      direction degrees: 190
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 190° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 209
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 12
    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: 42
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 220° is 5° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        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: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -11
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      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 Nunura. Either swell direction (220°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 220
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 14
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 14s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 185
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 185° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.6
      direction degrees: 213
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 14
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:19:50.171Z
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)

date: 2026-08-07
day index: 3
strike score:
  final score: 55
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 216° is within 5° of optimal 215°.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      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 Nunura. The 1.4m swell from 216° 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: 216
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 216° (SW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 23
    speed mph: 14.3
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 174° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 49
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 215° is within 5° of optimal 215°.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -10
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -10 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: Surfable but not special at Punta Nunura. The 1.1m swell from 215° 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: 215
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 175
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 175° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 30
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 218° is 3° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.8m. 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -17
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -17 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 Nunura. Either swell direction (218°), size (0.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 174°) 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: 14
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 174° (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: 40
  category: Poor
  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 213° is 2° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -11
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -11 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 Nunura. Either swell direction (213°), size (0.9m), or wind (21 km/h from 179°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 213
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 179
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 179° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 203
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 35
  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 198° is 17° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -14
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 Nunura. Either swell direction (198°), size (1.4m), or wind (20 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 198
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 184
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 184° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 26
  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 193° is 22° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      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: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 195° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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: 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 Nunura. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.3m), or wind (17 km/h from 195°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 193
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 195
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 195° (SSW)
  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: 44
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 205° is 10° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      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: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      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 Nunura. Either swell direction (205°), size (1.2m), or wind (21 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 205
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 205° (SSW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 184
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 184° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 210
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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