Surf Forecast for Joysticks
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Joysticks, Banyak Islands, Indonesia
about: Joysticks
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 1.975
    longitude: 97.125
  description: Joysticks is the most consistent spot in the Banyak Islands, offering a multi-sectioned wave with both tubing and whackable sections. The A-frame nature of the break provides options on both sides of the peak, making it versatile for different surf styles. Its consistency means it's rarely flat when swell is in the region, serving as a reliable fallback when other breaks aren't working.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-13
    score: 77
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 77/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Fair recommendation: Joysticks has 4 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 25
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 248° is 28° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good size: 1.5m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
      swell period:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 303° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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 Joysticks. Either swell direction (248°), size (1.5m), or wind (17 km/h from 303°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.5
      height ft: 4.9
      direction degrees: 248
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 248° (WSW) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 17
      speed mph: 10.6
      direction degrees: 303
      direction cardinal: WNW
      explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 303° (WNW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 1
      direction degrees: 215
      direction cardinal: SW
      period s: 13
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 55
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 207° is 13° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too big: 2.1m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
      swell period:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 317° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 2.1m swell from 207° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.1
      height ft: 6.9
      direction degrees: 207
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 16
      explanation: 2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 16s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 317
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 317° (NW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 1
      direction degrees: 252
      direction cardinal: WSW
      period s: 7
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 53
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 206° is 14° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too big: 2.3m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
      swell period:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 316° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 2.3m swell from 206° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 2.3
      height ft: 7.5
      direction degrees: 206
      direction cardinal: SSW
      period s: 16
      explanation: 2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 206° (SSW) at 16s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 316
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 316° (NW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.8
      direction degrees: 272
      direction cardinal: W
      period s: 6
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 64
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 2.3m swell from 203° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:52.134Z
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)

swell direction:
  score: 14
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 203° is 17° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 6
  out of: 25
  explanation: Too big: 2.3m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
swell period:
  score: 25
  out of: 25
  explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
wind:
  score: 20
  out of: 25
  explanation: Glassy: Wind speed 3 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.

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: 2.3
  height ft: 7.5
  direction degrees: 203
  direction cardinal: SSW
  period s: 16
  explanation: 2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 16s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 3
  speed mph: 1.9
  direction degrees: 262
  direction cardinal: W
  explanation: 3 km/h (2 mph) from 262° (W)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.8
  direction degrees: 269
  direction cardinal: W
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 73
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 203° is 17° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too big: 1.9m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 155° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.9m swell from 203° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.9
    height ft: 6.2
    direction degrees: 203
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 155
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 155° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.8
    direction degrees: 247
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 9

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 63
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 20° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 183° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 1.8m swell from 200° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.8
    height ft: 5.9
    direction degrees: 200
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 183° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 201
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 20

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 71
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 25° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 167° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.7m swell from 195° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.7
    height ft: 5.6
    direction degrees: 195
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 167
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 167° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 223
    direction cardinal: SW
    period s: 11

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 75
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 26° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 17s is 121% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 139° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.8m swell from 194° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.8
    height ft: 5.9
    direction degrees: 194
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 17
    explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 17s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 139
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 139° (SE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 242
    direction cardinal: WSW
    period s: 11

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 77
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 27° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.6m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 163° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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: Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.6m swell from 193° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 193
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 16
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 16s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 6
    speed mph: 3.7
    direction degrees: 163
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 163° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 195
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 205° is 15° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 171° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-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 Joysticks. Either swell direction (205°), size (0.6m), or wind (8 km/h from 171°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 205
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 15
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 205° (SSW) at 15s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 8
    speed mph: 5.0
    direction degrees: 171
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 171° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 17

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