Surf Forecast for Praia dos Açores
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Praia dos Açores, Maraú Peninsula, BA, Brazil
about: Praia dos Açores
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -13.8833
    longitude: -38.9333
  description: Praia dos Açores sits on the remote Maraú Peninsula, a near-deserted stretch of tropical coastline with quality reef waves and minimal crowds. The journey requires effort - 4x4 vehicles are recommended - but the reward is uncrowded surf in warm, clear water. A small fishing community provides basic supplies.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-10
    score: 74
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 74/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 47/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 43
    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 107° is 17° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
    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 Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (107°), size (1.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.5
      height ft: 4.9
      direction degrees: 107
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 107° (ESE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 11
      speed mph: 6.8
      direction degrees: 159
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 159° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 134
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 51
    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 102° is 12° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 127° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
    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 Praia dos Açores. The 1.4m swell from 102° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.4
      height ft: 4.6
      direction degrees: 102
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 102° (ESE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 127
      direction cardinal: SE
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 127° (SE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 57
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 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: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 1.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 40° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
    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 Praia dos Açores. The 1.2m swell from 93° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 93
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 40
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 40° (NE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 53
    category: Fair
    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 81° is 9° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 1.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    summary: Surfable but not special at Praia dos Açores. The 1.2m swell from 81° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:16:08.743Z
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: 10
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 31° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.

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: 1.2
  height ft: 3.9
  direction degrees: 81
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 8
  explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 81° (E) at 8s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 10
  speed mph: 6.2
  direction degrees: 31
  direction cardinal: NNE
  explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 31° (NNE)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 66
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 91° is within 5° of optimal 90°.
    swell size:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
    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: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 45° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
  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 Praia dos Açores. 1.2m swell from 91° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 91
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 91° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 45
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 45° (NE)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 74
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 90° is within 5° of optimal 90°.
    swell size:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.1m from ideal 1.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 82° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
  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 Praia dos Açores. 1.1m swell from 90° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
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: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 82
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 82° (E)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 42
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 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: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s 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 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
  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 Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (96°), size (1.2m), or wind (14 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 96
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 96° (E) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 159
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 159° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 35
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 100° is 10° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
    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: 22 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
  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 Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (100°), size (1.2m), or wind (22 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 100
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 100° (E) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 22
    speed mph: 13.7
    direction degrees: 168
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 168° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 145
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.9
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 125° is 35° off optimal 90°, barely within workable range 45°-135°.
    swell size:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.3m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
    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 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
  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 Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (125°), size (1.3m), or wind (17 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 125
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 125° (SE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 174
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 174° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 121
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 7
  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: 33
  category: Poor
  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 103° is 13° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.1m from ideal 1.1m.
    swell period:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 176° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
  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: 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 Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (103°), size (1.0m), or wind (13 km/h from 176°) 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: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 176
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 176° (S)

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