Surf Forecast for Pipa Lajão
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pipa Lajão, Tibau do Sul, RN, Brazil
about: Pipa Lajão
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -6.2417
    longitude: -35.05
  description: Pipa Lajão is a rocky right point that offers longer rides than the nearby beach breaks. The wave wraps around the headland with hollow and ripable sections, making it a step up in quality when conditions align. The rocky bottom requires care but produces more defined waves than the sandy breaks nearby.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-05
    score: 62
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 62/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 37/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 62
    category: Fair
    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: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.6m from ideal 1.7m.
      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: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 150° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
    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: -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 Pipa Lajão. The 1.1m swell from 101° 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: 101
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) 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: 39
    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: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m 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: 135°-225°.
    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 Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (93°), size (0.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 129°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 93
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) 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: 30
    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: 135°-225°.
    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 Pipa Lajão. 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 Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (82°), size (0.6m), or wind (17 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:16:06.925Z
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: 0.6m 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: 135°-225°.

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.

swell:
  height m: 0.6
  height ft: 2.0
  direction degrees: 82
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 13
  explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) 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: 39
  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: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.5m from ideal 1.7m.
    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: 135°-225°.
  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 Pipa Lajão. 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 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
    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: 135°-225°.
  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 Pipa Lajão. 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: 28
  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: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.7m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 156° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  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 Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (103°), size (1.0m), or wind (22 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 103
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) 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: 31
  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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m 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: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 159° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  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: -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 Pipa Lajão. Either swell direction (112°), size (0.8m), or wind (25 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 112
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) 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: 28
  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: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 151° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: false
      explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
    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 Pipa Lajão. 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: 51
  category: Fair
  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 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 144° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
  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 Pipa Lajão. The 0.9m swell from 96° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
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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