Surf Forecast for José Ignacio
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for José Ignacio, José Ignacio, Uruguay
about: José Ignacio
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -34.84627
    longitude: -54.63282
  description: José Ignacio is Uruguay's most fashionable beach town, a former fishing village turned jet-set destination. The surf is consistent and less crowded than nearby Punta del Este, while the restaurants and nightlife rival any in South America. The famous lighthouse adds charm.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 63
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 63/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 31/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 54
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 149° is 8° off optimal 157°, 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: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 185° (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 José Ignacio. The 1.1m swell from 149° 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: 149
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 149° (SSE) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 13
      speed mph: 8.1
      direction degrees: 185
      direction cardinal: S
      explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 185° (S)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 90
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 6
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 29
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 140° is 17° off optimal 157°, 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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 104° (ESE). 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 José Ignacio. Either swell direction (140°), size (1.0m), or wind (12 km/h from 104°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 140
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 140° (SE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 104
      direction cardinal: ESE
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 104° (ESE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 81
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 5
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 10
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 121° is 36° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 117°-172°.
      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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 168° (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: Poor conditions at José Ignacio. Either swell direction (121°), size (0.7m), or wind (11 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 121
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 121° (ESE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 168
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 168° (SSE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 29
    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 166° is 9° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too big: 2.1m exceeds maximum 2.0m. Risk of closeouts.
    summary: Poor conditions at José Ignacio. Either swell direction (166°), size (2.1m), or wind (32 km/h from 234°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:45.044Z
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: 8
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 0
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 32 km/h from 234° (SW). 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: -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: 2.1
  height ft: 6.9
  direction degrees: 166
  direction cardinal: SSE
  period s: 9
  explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 9s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 32
  speed mph: 19.9
  direction degrees: 234
  direction cardinal: SW
  explanation: 32 km/h (20 mph) from 234° (SW)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.5
  direction degrees: 179
  direction cardinal: S
  period s: 7
windswell:
  height m: 0.9
  period s: 3
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
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: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 148° is 9° off optimal 157°, 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: 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: 25 km/h from 282° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 José Ignacio. Either swell direction (148°), size (1.3m), or wind (25 km/h from 282°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 148
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 148° (SSE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 282
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 282° (WNW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 5
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 12
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 196° is 39° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 117°-172°.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m 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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 José Ignacio. Either swell direction (196°), size (1.2m), or wind (31 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 31
    speed mph: 19.3
    direction degrees: 248
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 31 km/h (19 mph) from 248° (WSW)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 20
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 28° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m 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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 200° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 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 José Ignacio. Either swell direction (185°), size (1.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 200°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 185
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 185° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 200
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 200° (SSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 177
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 21
  category: Poor
  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 173° is 16° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 2.1m exceeds maximum 2.0m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 181° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 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 José Ignacio. Either swell direction (173°), size (2.1m), or wind (16 km/h from 181°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.1
    height ft: 6.9
    direction degrees: 173
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 173° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 181
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 181° (S)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 33
  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 172° is 15° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.6m 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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 150° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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: 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 José Ignacio. Either swell direction (172°), size (2.0m), or wind (16 km/h from 150°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2
    height ft: 6.6
    direction degrees: 172
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 172° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 150
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 150° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 63
  category: Fair
  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 170° is 13° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect size: 1.7m is at the sweet spot (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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 124° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      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 José Ignacio. The 1.7m swell from 170° 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: 170
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 170° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 124
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 124° (SE)

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