Surf Forecast for Fortaleza Iracema
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Fortaleza Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
about: Fortaleza Iracema
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -3.7167
    longitude: -38.5167
  description: Fortaleza Iracema is an urban reef break in Ceará's capital, offering hollow, powerful waves over a flat rock shelf. The wave can be fast and punchy when NE swells arrive, and the city setting means easy access to food, lodging, and nightlife. Booties are recommended due to the sharp reef.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-08
    score: 45
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 45/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 27/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 23
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 82° is 15° off optimal 67°, 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: 17 km/h from 118° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (82°), size (1.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 118°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 82
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 82° (E) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 17
      speed mph: 10.6
      direction degrees: 118
      direction cardinal: ESE
      explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 118° (ESE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.8
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 25
    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 74° is 7° off optimal 67°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m 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: 19 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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (74°), size (1.1m), or wind (19 km/h from 115°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 74
      direction cardinal: ENE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 74° (ENE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 115
      direction cardinal: ESE
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 115° (ESE)
    windswell:
      height m: 1
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 13
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 63° is 4° off optimal 67°, 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: 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: 20 km/h from 106° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (63°), size (0.9m), or wind (20 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 63
      direction cardinal: ENE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 63° (ENE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 20
      speed mph: 12.4
      direction degrees: 106
      direction cardinal: ESE
      explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 106° (ESE)
    windswell:
      height m: 1
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 45
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 69° is 2° off optimal 67°, still within prime range.
    summary: Surfable but not special at Fortaleza Iracema. The 1.1m swell from 69° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T04:15:25.282Z
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: 11
out of: 25
explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.

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

score: 1
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.

wind history:
  adjustment: 0
  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.

swell:
  height m: 1.1
  height ft: 3.6
  direction degrees: 69
  direction cardinal: ENE
  period s: 12
  explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 69° (ENE) at 12s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 19
  speed mph: 11.8
  direction degrees: 106
  direction cardinal: ESE
  explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 106° (ESE)
windswell:
  height m: 0.9
  period s: 4
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 43
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 67° is within 5° of optimal 67°.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 108° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (67°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 108°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 67
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 67° (ENE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 108
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 108° (ESE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 32
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 77° is 10° off optimal 67°, 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: 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 110° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (77°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 110°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 77
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 77° (ENE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 110
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 110° (ESE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 27
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 84° is 17° off optimal 67°, 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: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 106° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (84°), size (1.0m), or wind (14 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 84
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 84° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 106
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 106° (ESE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 94
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 34
  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 90° is 23° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 110° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (90°), size (1.1m), or wind (15 km/h from 110°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 90
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 90° (E) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 110
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 110° (ESE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 22
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 91° is 24° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m 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 114° (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: -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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (91°), size (1.1m), or wind (18 km/h from 114°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.1
    height ft: 3.6
    direction degrees: 91
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 91° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 114
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 114° (ESE)
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 4
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 15° is 52° off optimal 67°, barely within workable range 22°-112°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.3m 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: 19 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 Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (15°), size (0.3m), or wind (19 km/h from 115°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 15
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 15° (NNE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 115
    direction cardinal: ESE
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 115° (ESE)

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