Surf Forecast for Huanchaco - Sunkella
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Huanchaco - Sunkella, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
about: Huanchaco - Sunkella
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -8.085
    longitude: -79.115
  description: Sunkella is a left point break near the ancient Chan Chan ruins - the largest adobe city in the pre-Columbian Americas. Surf history meets archaeological history at this unique spot.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 78
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 78/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Fair recommendation: Huanchaco - Sunkella has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 35
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 7° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 166° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 110°-160°.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. Either swell direction (195°), size (1.4m), or wind (12 km/h from 166°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.4
      height ft: 4.6
      direction degrees: 195
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 166
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 166° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.6
      direction degrees: 188
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 9
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 50
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 7° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.3m from ideal 1.8m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 162° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 110°-160°.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.5m swell from 195° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.5
      height ft: 4.9
      direction degrees: 195
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 162
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 162° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 189
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 64
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 213° is 11° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.1m swell from 213° 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: 213
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 15
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 15s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 158
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 158° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 220
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 15
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 46
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.4m swell from 218° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T01:50:14.129Z
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: 15
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 16° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 10
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
swell period:
  score: 8
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
wind:
  score: 19
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.

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: 1.4
  height ft: 4.6
  direction degrees: 218
  direction cardinal: SW
  period s: 13
  explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 13s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 17
  speed mph: 10.6
  direction degrees: 158
  direction cardinal: SSE
  explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 158° (SSE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.9
  direction degrees: 185
  direction cardinal: S
  period s: 6
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: 45
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 214° is 12° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 154° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  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: Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.2m 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: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 154
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 154° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 190
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 7
  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: 54
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 15° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.4m swell from 187° 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: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 187° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 158
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 158° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 209
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 14

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 56
  category: Fair
  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 189° is 13° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.5m from ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.3m swell from 189° 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: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 13
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 158
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 158° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.9
    direction degrees: 198
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 11

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 72
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 8° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 156° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. 1.9m swell from 194° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 156
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 156° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
  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: 66
  category: Good
  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 189° is 13° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 156° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. 1.9m swell from 189° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 189° (S) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 156
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 156° (SSE)
  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: 78
  category: Good
  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 187° is 15° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.2m from ideal 1.8m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 152° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 6
      groomed: true
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
    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 Huanchaco - Sunkella. 1.6m swell from 187° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 187° (S) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 152
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 152° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 229
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 15
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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