Surf Forecast for La Pedrera
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Pedrera, Rocha, Uruguay
about: La Pedrera
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -34.5833
    longitude: -54.1167
  description: La Pedrera is a bohemian surf village near La Paloma, known for its artistic community and sunset gatherings. The waves are consistent and uncrowded, and the town has excellent budget accommodation and a youthful party atmosphere in summer.
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 33/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 50
    category: Fair
    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 151° is 6° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
      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: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 199° (SSW). 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 La Pedrera. The 1.3m swell from 151° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.3
      height ft: 4.3
      direction degrees: 151
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 151° (SSE) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 199
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 199° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 79
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 5
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 38
    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 139° is 18° 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: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 89° (E). 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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (139°), size (1.1m), or wind (11 km/h from 89°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 139
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 139° (SE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 89
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 89° (E)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 16
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 119° is 38° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 112°-200°.
      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: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 208° (SSW). 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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (119°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 208°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 119
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 7
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 119° (ESE) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 208
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 208° (SSW)
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: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 161° is 4° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.6m 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.
    summary: Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (161°), size (2.0m), or wind (27 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:40.102Z
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: 0
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 228° (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
  height ft: 6.6
  direction degrees: 161
  direction cardinal: SSE
  period s: 9
  explanation: 2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 9s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 27
  speed mph: 16.8
  direction degrees: 228
  direction cardinal: SW
  explanation: 27 km/h (17 mph) from 228° (SW)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.7
  direction degrees: 174
  direction cardinal: S
  period s: 7
windswell:
  height m: 1.1
  period s: 4
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 45
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 151° is 6° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect size: 1.7m is at the sweet spot (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: 17 km/h from 289° (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: Surfable but not special at La Pedrera. The 1.7m swell from 151° 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: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 151° (SSE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 289
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 289° (WNW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 131
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 21
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 199° is 42° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 112°-200°.
    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: 24 km/h from 245° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (199°), size (1.2m), or wind (24 km/h from 245°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 199
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 245
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 245° (WSW)
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 16
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 189° is 32° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 112°-200°.
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 206° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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: -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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.3m), or wind (21 km/h from 206°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 189
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 21
    speed mph: 13.0
    direction degrees: 206
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 21 km/h (13 mph) from 206° (SSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 178
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 22
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 176° is 19° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 2.3m 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: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 181° (S). 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: 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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (176°), size (2.3m), or wind (14 km/h from 181°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.3
    height ft: 7.5
    direction degrees: 176
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 176° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 181
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 181° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 34
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 174° is 17° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 2.2m exceeds maximum 2.0m. 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: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 168° (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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (174°), size (2.2m), or wind (14 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 2.2
    height ft: 7.2
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 174° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 168
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 168° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    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 171° is 14° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.9m 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: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 126° (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 La Pedrera. The 1.9m swell from 171° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 171
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 12
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 171° (S) at 12s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 126
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 126° (SE)

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