Surf Forecast for Camburi
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Camburi, São Sebastião, SP, Brazil
about: Camburi
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -23.77421
    longitude: -45.64373
  description: Camburi is a versatile beach in the São Sebastião area that offers good waves for various skill levels. The ends of the beach produce the best peaks, with the south end offering longer, peeling waves that longboarders love. The middle section has faster, more hollow waves. A good option for mixed groups.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-12
    score: 86
    category: Firing
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 86/100 (Firing)
  firing days count: 1
  firing days:
    date: 2026-08-12
    score: 86
  overall recommendation: Moderate recommendation: Camburi has 1 Firing day(s) and 2 Good day(s). Worth considering.
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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 122° is outside workable range 157°-247°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      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: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 65° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
    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 Camburi. Either swell direction (122°), size (0.7m), or wind (7 km/h from 65°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 122
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 122° (ESE) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 7
      speed mph: 4.3
      direction degrees: 65
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 65° (ENE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 135
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 9
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 66
    category: Good
    category emoji: ✅
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 176° is 26° off optimal 202°, 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: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 49° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
    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: Good surfable conditions at Camburi. 1.1m swell from 176° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 176
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 12
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 176° (S) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 5
      speed mph: 3.1
      direction degrees: 49
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 49° (NE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 11
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 104° is outside workable range 157°-247°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m 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: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 54° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
    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 Camburi. Either swell direction (104°), size (0.9m), or wind (9 km/h from 54°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 104
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 104° (ESE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 54
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 54° (NE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 6
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 99° is outside workable range 157°-247°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    summary: Poor conditions at Camburi. Either swell direction (99°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T01:20:12.730Z
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)

score: 6
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 18
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.

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: 0.8
  height ft: 2.6
  direction degrees: 99
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 8
  explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 99° (E) at 8s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 8
  speed mph: 5.0
  direction degrees: 77
  direction cardinal: ENE
  explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 77° (ENE)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 63
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 183° is 19° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 47° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Camburi. The 1.8m swell from 183° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.8
    height ft: 5.9
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 183° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 47
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 47° (NE)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 57
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 180° is 22° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.1m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 249° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Camburi. The 1.6m swell from 180° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 180
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 14
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 180° (S) at 14s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 249
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 249° (WSW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 65
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 180° is 22° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of 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: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 157° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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: Good surfable conditions at Camburi. 1.9m swell from 180° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 180
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 180° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 157
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 157° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 10
  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: 47
  category: Fair
  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 187° is 15° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 3.1m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
    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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 181° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Camburi. The 3.1m 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: 3.1
    height ft: 10.2
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 187° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 181
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 181° (S)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 86
  category: Firing
  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: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of 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: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 58° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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: Excellent conditions at Camburi. The 2.1m swell from 189° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.1
    height ft: 6.9
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 4
    speed mph: 2.5
    direction degrees: 58
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 4 km/h (2 mph) from 58° (ENE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 6

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 57
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 181° is 21° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 2.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.7m.
    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: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 51° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Camburi. The 2.2m swell from 181° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.2
    height ft: 7.2
    direction degrees: 181
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 13
    explanation: 2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 181° (S) at 13s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 51
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 51° (NE)

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