Surf Forecast for Fajã de Santo Cristo
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Fajã de Santo Cristo, São Jorge Island, Portugal
about: Fajã de Santo Cristo
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 38.658
    longitude: -27.97
  description: Fajã de Santo Cristo is a remote right-hand point on São Jorge in the Azores, set beneath cliffs and reached through a mix of island roads, trails, and local boat options. The wave wraps over rock with long, clean walls when North Atlantic swell finds the right angle. Its isolation is part of the appeal, but the logistics, weather and limited services mean it should be treated as a proper island mission rather than a casual beach stop.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 30
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 30/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 10/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 2
    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 19° is outside workable range 290°-340°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      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: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 220° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
    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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (19°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 19
      direction cardinal: NNE
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 19° (NNE) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 220
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 220° (SW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  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 14° is outside workable range 290°-340°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      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: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 258° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
    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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (14°), size (0.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 258°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 14
      direction cardinal: NNE
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 14° (NNE) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 15
      speed mph: 9.3
      direction degrees: 258
      direction cardinal: WSW
      explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 258° (WSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 226
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 5
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 1
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 322° is 7° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 322° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
    adjustments:
      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.
    summary: Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (322°), size (0.7m), or wind (18 km/h from 322°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 322
      direction cardinal: NW
      period s: 9
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 322° (NW) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 18
      speed mph: 11.2
      direction degrees: 322
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 322° (NW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 14
      direction cardinal: NNE
      period s: 7
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 7
    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 14° is outside workable range 290°-340°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    summary: Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (14°), size (0.9m), or wind (4 km/h from 247°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:35:31.007Z
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: 3
out of: 25
explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.

score: 6
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 20
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 247° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.

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: 0.9
  height ft: 3.0
  direction degrees: 14
  direction cardinal: NNE
  period s: 10
  explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 14° (NNE) at 10s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 4
  speed mph: 2.5
  direction degrees: 247
  direction cardinal: WSW
  explanation: 4 km/h (2 mph) from 247° (WSW)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 14° is outside workable range 290°-340°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (14°), size (0.7m), or wind (20 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 14
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 14° (NNE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 185
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 185° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 1
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 266° is 49° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 290°-340°.
    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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (266°), size (0.9m), or wind (12 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 266
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 266° (W) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 248
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 248° (WSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 222
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 6

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 14
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 300° is 15° off optimal 315°, 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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 299° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (300°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 299°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 300
    direction cardinal: WNW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 300° (WNW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 299
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 299° (WNW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 349
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 28
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 327° is 12° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 203° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (327°), size (0.8m), or wind (5 km/h from 203°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 327
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 327° (NNW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 203
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 203° (SSW)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 30
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 306° is 9° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 196° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (306°), size (0.8m), or wind (5 km/h from 196°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 306
    direction cardinal: NW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 306° (NW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 5
    speed mph: 3.1
    direction degrees: 196
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 5 km/h (3 mph) from 196° (SSW)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 18
  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 355° is 40° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 290°-340°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
  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 Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (355°), size (0.8m), or wind (7 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 355
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 355° (N) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 7
    speed mph: 4.3
    direction degrees: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 151° (SSE)

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