Surf Forecast for Levanto
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Levanto, Levanto, Liguria, Italy
about: Levanto
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 44.1706
    longitude: 9.6128
  description: Levanto is where the famous Cinque Terre coastline meets the improbable world of Mediterranean surf culture. This small beach town catches rare winter swells from Ligurian Sea storms and transforms into Italy's most scenic surf spot when conditions align. The waves are inconsistent and fickle, but the setting—dramatic cliffs, colorful villages, world-class Italian food—makes the wait worthwhile. Combine a surf check with hiking the Cinque Terre trails, and you've found the ultimate Mediterranean adventure.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 22
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 22/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 14/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    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 171° is outside workable range 210°-280°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 255° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
    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 Levanto. Either swell direction (171°), size (0.2m), or wind (8 km/h from 255°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.2
      height ft: 0.7
      direction degrees: 171
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 4
      peak period s: 4.1
      explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 171° (S) at 4.1s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 255
      direction cardinal: WSW
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 255° (WSW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 12
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 207° is 33° off optimal 240°, barely within workable range 210°-280°.
      swell size:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 243° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
    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 Levanto. Either swell direction (207°), size (0.2m), or wind (7 km/h from 243°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.2
      height ft: 0.7
      direction degrees: 207
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 6
      peak period s: 5.9
      explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 5.9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 7
      speed mph: 4.3
      direction degrees: 243
      direction cardinal: WSW
      explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 243° (WSW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 22
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 19
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 231° is 9° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
    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 Levanto. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 231
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 6
      peak period s: 6.5
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 6.5s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 259
      direction cardinal: W
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 259° (W)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 15
    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 231° is 9° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    summary: Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.4m), or wind (7 km/h from 274°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:13:59.363Z
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: 17
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 274° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.

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: 0.4
  height ft: 1.3
  direction degrees: 231
  direction cardinal: SW
  period s: 6
  explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 6s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 7
  speed mph: 4.3
  direction degrees: 274
  direction cardinal: W
  explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 274° (W)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 228° is 12° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 250° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
  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 Levanto. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.2m), or wind (7 km/h from 250°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.2
    height ft: 0.7
    direction degrees: 228
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 250
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 250° (WSW)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 243° is 3° off optimal 240°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 148° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
  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 Levanto. Either swell direction (243°), size (0.2m), or wind (5 km/h from 148°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.2
    height ft: 0.7
    direction degrees: 243
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 4
    explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 4s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 148
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 148° (SSE)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 230° is 10° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
  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 Levanto. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.5m), or wind (8 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 230
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 190
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 190° (S)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 15
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 233° is 7° off optimal 240°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 286° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
  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 Levanto. Either swell direction (233°), size (0.4m), or wind (7 km/h from 286°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 233
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 286
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 286° (WNW)

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: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 242° is 2° off optimal 240°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 258° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
  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 Levanto. Either swell direction (242°), size (0.2m), or wind (5 km/h from 258°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.2
    height ft: 0.7
    direction degrees: 242
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 4
    explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 242° (WSW) at 4s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 258
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 258° (WSW)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 12
  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 275° is 35° off optimal 240°, barely within workable range 210°-280°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 217° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
  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 Levanto. Either swell direction (275°), size (0.3m), or wind (5 km/h from 217°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.3
    height ft: 1.0
    direction degrees: 275
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 4
    explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 275° (W) at 4s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 217
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 217° (SW)

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