Surf Forecast for La Franqui
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Franqui, La Franqui, Occitanie, France
about: La Franqui
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 42.93231
    longitude: 3.03529
  description: La Franqui is the French Mediterranean's wind sports capital—a beach that works far better for kitesurfing and windsurfing than traditional wave riding. When rare winter Tramontane wind storms generate local fetch in the Gulf of Lion, short-period waves occasionally become rideable. The Catalan cultural influence, proximity to Spain, and stunning backdrop of the Pyrenees make it an intriguing location, even if consistent surf is more dream than reality.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-04
    score: 15
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 15/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 5/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 15
    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 95° is 15° off optimal 110°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 351° (N). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
    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 Franqui. Either swell direction (95°), size (0.3m), or wind (12 km/h from 351°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.3
      height ft: 1.0
      direction degrees: 95
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 4
      peak period s: 3.9
      explanation: 0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 95° (E) at 3.9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 351
      direction cardinal: N
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 351° (N)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 6
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 149° is 39° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
      swell size:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Strong offshore: 28 km/h from 309° (NW). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: -10
        windswell degraded: true
        explanation: -10 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 Franqui. Either swell direction (149°), size (0.1m), or wind (28 km/h from 309°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.1
      height ft: 0.3
      direction degrees: 149
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 5
      peak period s: 5.1
      explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 149° (SSE) at 5.1s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 28
      speed mph: 17.4
      direction degrees: 309
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 28 km/h (17 mph) from 309° (NW)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 339° is outside workable range 70°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.0m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Strong offshore: 26 km/h from 311° (NW). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: -10
        windswell degraded: true
        explanation: -10 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 Franqui. Either swell direction (339°), size (0.0m), or wind (26 km/h from 311°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0
      height ft: 0.0
      direction degrees: 339
      direction cardinal: NNW
      period s: 4
      peak period s: 3.5
      explanation: 0.0m (0.0ft) swell from 339° (NNW) at 3.5s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 26
      speed mph: 16.2
      direction degrees: 311
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 311° (NW)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.3
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 313° is outside workable range 70°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    summary: Poor conditions at La Franqui. Either swell direction (313°), size (0.1m), or wind (22 km/h from 314°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:35:31.259Z
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: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.

score: 0
out of: 25
explanation: Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).

score: 21
out of: 25
explanation: Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 314° (NW). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.

wind history:
  adjustment: 6
  groomed: true
  morning sickness: false
  explanation: +6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
windswell penalty:
  adjustment: -10
  windswell degraded: true
  explanation: -10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
secondary swell bonus:
  adjustment: 0
  explanation: No secondary swell bonus.

swell:
  height m: 0.1
  height ft: 0.3
  direction degrees: 313
  direction cardinal: NW
  period s: 3
  peak period s: 2.9
  explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 313° (NW) at 2.9s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 22
  speed mph: 13.7
  direction degrees: 314
  direction cardinal: NW
  explanation: 22 km/h (14 mph) from 314° (NW)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 12
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 135° is 25° off optimal 110°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 99° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
  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 Franqui. Either swell direction (135°), size (0.1m), or wind (10 km/h from 99°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.1
    height ft: 0.3
    direction degrees: 135
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 3
    explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 135° (SE) at 3s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 99
    direction cardinal: E
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 99° (E)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 7
  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 150° is 40° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 360° (N). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  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 Franqui. Either swell direction (150°), size (0.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 360°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.2
    height ft: 0.7
    direction degrees: 150
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 3
    explanation: 0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 150° (SSE) at 3s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 360
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 360° (N)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 2
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 161° is 51° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 317° (NW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  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 La Franqui. Either swell direction (161°), size (0.1m), or wind (15 km/h from 317°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.1
    height ft: 0.3
    direction degrees: 161
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 3
    explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 3s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 317
    direction cardinal: NW
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 317° (NW)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 7
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 147° is 37° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 4s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 128° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
  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 Franqui. Either swell direction (147°), size (0.1m), or wind (7 km/h from 128°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.1
    height ft: 0.3
    direction degrees: 147
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 4
    explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 147° (SSE) at 4s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 128
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 128° (SE)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 2
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 148° is 38° off optimal 110°, barely within workable range 70°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
  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 Franqui. Either swell direction (148°), size (0.1m), or wind (10 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.1
    height ft: 0.3
    direction degrees: 148
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 3
    explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 148° (SSE) at 3s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 75
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 75° (ENE)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 177° is outside workable range 70°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.1m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 3s is below minimum 7s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 157° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-360°.
  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 Franqui. Either swell direction (177°), size (0.1m), or wind (9 km/h from 157°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.1
    height ft: 0.3
    direction degrees: 177
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 3
    explanation: 0.1m (0.3ft) swell from 177° (S) at 3s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 157
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 157° (SSE)

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