Surf Forecast for Tela
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Tela, Atlántida, Honduras
about: Tela
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 15.7833
    longitude: -87.4667
  description: Tela is Honduras' most accessible surf destination—a Caribbean beach break that receives north swells during winter months and provides a rare opportunity to surf in a country better known for diving and ruins. The wave is beginner-friendly, with gentle peaks that won't punish mistakes, making it perfect for those seeking a cultural experience that happens to include waves. The nearby Lancetilla Botanical Garden and Garifuna villages add depth to any trip, while the uncrowded lineups offer a glimpse of Central American surf travel before the boom.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-05
    score: 24
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 24/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 15/100. 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: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 53° is 23° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 32° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
    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 Tela. Either swell direction (53°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 32°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 53
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 7
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 53° (NE) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 32
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 32° (NNE)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.4
      period s: 2
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 24
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 53° is 23° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 35° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
    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 Tela. Either swell direction (53°), size (1.0m), or wind (13 km/h from 35°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 53
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 6
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 53° (NE) at 6s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 13
      speed mph: 8.1
      direction degrees: 35
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 35° (NE)
    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: 18
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 51° is 21° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 43° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
    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 Tela. Either swell direction (51°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 43°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 51
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 7
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 51° (NE) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 12
      speed mph: 7.5
      direction degrees: 43
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 43° (NE)
    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: 10
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 55° is 25° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    summary: Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (55°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 52°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-04T23:08:33.858Z
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: 8
out of: 25
explanation: Marginal size: 0.6m is 0.7m from ideal 1.3m.

score: 4
out of: 25
explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).

score: 4
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 52° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.

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.

swell:
  height m: 0.6
  height ft: 2.0
  direction degrees: 55
  direction cardinal: NE
  period s: 7
  explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 55° (NE) at 7s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 13
  speed mph: 8.1
  direction degrees: 52
  direction cardinal: NE
  explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 52° (NE)
windswell:
  height m: 0.3
  period s: 2
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 9
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 52° is 22° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.6m is 0.7m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 44° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
  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 Tela. Either swell direction (52°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 44°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 52
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 52° (NE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 44
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 44° (NE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 19
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 58° is 28° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 61° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
  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 Tela. Either swell direction (58°), size (0.8m), or wind (10 km/h from 61°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 58
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 58° (ENE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 61
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 61° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 6
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 58° is 28° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 45° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
  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 Tela. Either swell direction (58°), size (0.7m), or wind (13 km/h from 45°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 58
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 58° (ENE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 45
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 45° (NE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 1
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 51° is 21° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 73° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
  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 Tela. Either swell direction (51°), size (0.8m), or wind (15 km/h from 73°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 51
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 51° (NE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 15
    speed mph: 9.3
    direction degrees: 73
    direction cardinal: ENE
    explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 73° (ENE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 24
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 54° is 24° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 34° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
  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 Tela. Either swell direction (54°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 34°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 54
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 54° (NE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 34
    direction cardinal: NE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 34° (NE)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 21
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 54° is 24° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 24° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
  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 Tela. Either swell direction (54°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 54
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 54° (NE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 24
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 24° (NNE)

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