Surf Forecast for Tiririca
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Tiririca, Itacaré, BA, Brazil
about: Tiririca
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -14.275
    longitude: -38.9917
  description: Tiririca is the main surf beach in Itacaré and the heart of Bahia's surf scene. The beach break produces consistent lefts that barrel over the sandy bottom, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. The town has developed into a proper surf destination with plenty of accommodation, surf shops, and the famous beach bars. When swells hit, competitions often run here, drawing the region's best talent.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-04
    score: 60
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 60/100 (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: 60
    category: Fair
    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 107° is 5° off optimal 112°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 24
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect size: 1.7m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.4m).
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 147° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
    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 Tiririca. The 1.7m swell from 107° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.7
      height ft: 5.6
      direction degrees: 107
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 107° (ESE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 147
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 147° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.8
      direction degrees: 142
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 48
    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 106° is 6° off optimal 112°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 164° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
    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 Tiririca. The 1.4m swell from 106° 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: 106
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 106° (ESE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 164
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 164° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.8
      direction degrees: 140
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 9
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 43
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 99° is 13° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 126° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
    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 Tiririca. Either swell direction (99°), size (1.3m), or wind (9 km/h from 126°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.3
      height ft: 4.3
      direction degrees: 99
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 99° (E) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 126
      direction cardinal: SE
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 126° (SE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 132
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 9
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 34
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (92°), size (1.2m), or wind (11 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:15:16.534Z
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: 13
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 92° is 20° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 12
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
swell period:
  score: 6
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
wind:
  score: 8
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.

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: 1.2
  height ft: 3.9
  direction degrees: 92
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 8
  explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 92° (E) at 8s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 11
  speed mph: 6.8
  direction degrees: 22
  direction cardinal: NNE
  explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 22° (NNE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 97
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 30
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 76° is 36° off optimal 112°, barely within workable range 90°-157°.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
  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 Tiririca. Either swell direction (76°), size (1.2m), or wind (11 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 76
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 76° (ENE) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 22
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 22° (NNE)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 38
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 87° is 25° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 39° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
  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 Tiririca. Either swell direction (87°), size (1.3m), or wind (13 km/h from 39°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 87
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 87° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 39
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 39° (NE)

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: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 88° is 24° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 80° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
  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 Tiririca. Either swell direction (88°), size (1.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 80°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 88
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 88° (E) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 80
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 80° (E)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 22
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 93° is 19° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 154° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
  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 Tiririca. Either swell direction (93°), size (1.2m), or wind (15 km/h from 154°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 93
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 154
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 154° (SSE)
  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: 20
  category: Poor
  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 98° is 14° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: 0
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    windswell penalty:
      adjustment: -7
      windswell degraded: true
      explanation: -7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
    secondary swell bonus:
      adjustment: 0
      explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
  summary: Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (98°), size (1.2m), or wind (25 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 98
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 98° (E) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 168
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 168° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 153
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 20
  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 131° is 19° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 22
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.6m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 169° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
  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 Tiririca. Either swell direction (131°), size (1.6m), or wind (21 km/h from 169°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 131
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 131° (SE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 169
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 169° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 129
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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