Surf Forecast for Praia do Amor
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Praia do Amor, Tibau do Sul, RN, Brazil
about: Praia do Amor
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -6.2333
    longitude: -35.0667
  description: Praia do Amor is one of Pipa's most beautiful beaches, accessed via steep stairs that wind down dramatic red cliffs. The heart-shaped cove (that gives the beach its name) produces consistent peaks suitable for intermediate surfers. The setting is stunning and the town of Pipa above offers excellent nightlife and restaurants. Dolphins are frequently spotted in the area.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-09
    score: 40
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 40/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 23/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 39
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 101° is 11° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
      swell period:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 150° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
    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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (101°), size (1.0m), or wind (23 km/h from 150°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 101
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 101° (E) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 23
      speed mph: 14.3
      direction degrees: 150
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 150° (SSE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 28
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 93° is 3° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 129° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
    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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (93°), size (0.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 129°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.6
      height ft: 2.0
      direction degrees: 93
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 93° (E) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 129
      direction cardinal: SE
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 129° (SE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 29
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 97° is 7° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 101° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
    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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (97°), size (0.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 101°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.6
      height ft: 2.0
      direction degrees: 97
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 13
      explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 97° (E) at 13s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 101
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 101° (E)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 30
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 82° is 8° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
    summary: Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (82°), size (0.5m), or wind (17 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:15:29.280Z
temporal coverage: 2026-08-05/2026-08-14
data sources: Open-Meteo Marine API (swell/wave data)
data sources: Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)

score: 2
out of: 25
explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.

score: 25
out of: 25
explanation: Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.

score: 1
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.

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: 0.5
  height ft: 1.6
  direction degrees: 82
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 13
  explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 82° (E) at 13s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 17
  speed mph: 10.6
  direction degrees: 106
  direction cardinal: ESE
  explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 106° (ESE)
windswell:
  height m: 0.3
  period s: 2
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 40
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 93° is 3° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 115° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
  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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (93°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 115°) 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: 10
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 115
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 115° (ESE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
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: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 96° is 6° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.5m 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 134° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
  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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (96°), size (0.9m), or wind (21 km/h from 134°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 96
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 96° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 134
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 134° (SE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 5
  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 103° is 13° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.5m 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: 22 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
  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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (103°), size (0.9m), or wind (22 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 103
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 103° (ESE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 156
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 156° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 6
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 112° is 22° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    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: Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 159° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  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: -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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (112°), size (0.7m), or wind (25 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 112
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 112° (ESE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 159
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 159° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 7
  category: Poor
  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 106° is 16° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s 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 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
  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: -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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (106°), size (0.7m), or wind (25 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 106
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 106° (ESE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 151° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-14
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: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 96° is 6° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.5m 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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 144° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
  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 Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (96°), size (0.9m), or wind (22 km/h from 144°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 96
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 96° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 144
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 144° (SE)

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