Surf Forecast for Eten
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Eten, Lambayeque, Peru
about: Eten
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -6.9167
    longitude: -79.8667
  description: Eten offers a left point break alternative to nearby Pimentel, with fewer crowds and a more authentic fishing village atmosphere. The wave is consistent and workable for intermediate surfers.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 42
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 42/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 25/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 18
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 18° off optimal 210°, 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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 173° (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: -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 Eten. Either swell direction (192°), size (1.2m), or wind (22 km/h from 173°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 192
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 22
      speed mph: 13.7
      direction degrees: 173
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 173° (S)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 14
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 17° off optimal 210°, 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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 180° (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: 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 Eten. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 180°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 193
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 17
      speed mph: 10.6
      direction degrees: 180
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 180° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 198
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 34
    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 202° is 8° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m 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: 19 km/h from 172° (S). 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: -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 Eten. Either swell direction (202°), size (0.8m), or wind (19 km/h from 172°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 202
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 172
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 172° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 222
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 12
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 30
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Poor conditions at Eten. Either swell direction (221°), size (0.9m), or wind (23 km/h from 170°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:12:30.390Z
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: 17
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 221° is 11° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 9
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m 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: 23 km/h from 170° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.

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.

swell:
  height m: 0.9
  height ft: 3.0
  direction degrees: 221
  direction cardinal: SW
  period s: 12
  explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 221° (SW) at 12s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 23
  speed mph: 14.3
  direction degrees: 170
  direction cardinal: S
  explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 170° (S)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.5
  direction degrees: 197
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 9
windswell:
  height m: 0.6
  period s: 3
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 22
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 18° off optimal 210°, 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: 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: 23 km/h from 172° (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: Poor conditions at Eten. Either swell direction (192°), size (1.0m), or wind (23 km/h from 172°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 192
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 23
    speed mph: 14.3
    direction degrees: 172
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 172° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 211
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 10
  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: 2
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 183° is 27° off optimal 210°, 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: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 175° (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 Eten. Either swell direction (183°), size (1.1m), or wind (19 km/h from 175°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 7
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 183° (S) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 175
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 175° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 219
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
  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: 32
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 197° is 13° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m 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: 20 km/h from 168° (SSE). 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 Eten. Either swell direction (197°), size (0.8m), or wind (20 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 168
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 168° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 13
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 33
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 15° off optimal 210°, 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: 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: 20 km/h from 170° (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 Eten. Either swell direction (195°), size (1.2m), or wind (20 km/h from 170°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 195
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 170
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 170° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 21
  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 193° is 17° off optimal 210°, 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: 19 km/h from 171° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Eten. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 171°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 193
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 171
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 171° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 42
  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 191° is 19° off optimal 210°, 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: 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 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
  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 Eten. Either swell direction (191°), size (1.0m), or wind (21 km/h from 173°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 191
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 191° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 173
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 173° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 227
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 13
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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