Surf Forecast for Torrisdale Bay
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Torrisdale Bay, Sutherland, UK
about: Torrisdale Bay
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 58.5307
    longitude: -4.25149
  description: Torrisdale Bay is one of Scotland's most remote and beautiful surf spots--a wide sandy bay where the Naver river creates sandbars.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-11
    score: 40
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 40/100 (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: 6
    category: Poor
    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 356° is 16° off optimal 340°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.7m from ideal 1.7m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 97° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: 0
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: false
        explanation: No significant wind history adjustment.
      windswell penalty:
        adjustment: -7
        windswell degraded: true
        explanation: -7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
      secondary swell bonus:
        adjustment: 0
        explanation: No secondary swell bonus.
    summary: Poor conditions at Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (356°), size (1.0m), or wind (18 km/h from 97°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 356
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 8
      peak period s: 7.8
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 356° (N) at 7.8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 18
      speed mph: 11.2
      direction degrees: 97
      direction cardinal: E
      explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 97° (E)
    windswell:
      height m: 1.1
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 5
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 353° is 13° off optimal 340°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 8
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 20° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
    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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (353°), size (0.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 20°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 353
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 7
      peak period s: 7.4
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 353° (N) at 7.4s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 15
      speed mph: 9.3
      direction degrees: 20
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 15 km/h (9 mph) from 20° (NNE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 3
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 7
    windswell:
      height m: 1.9
      period s: 5
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 9
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 15° is 35° off optimal 340°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.7m.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 320° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
    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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (15°), size (1.4m), or wind (19 km/h from 320°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.4
      height ft: 4.6
      direction degrees: 15
      direction cardinal: NNE
      period s: 7
      peak period s: 7
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 15° (NNE) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 19
      speed mph: 11.8
      direction degrees: 320
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 320° (NW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 303
      direction cardinal: WNW
      period s: 5
    windswell:
      height m: 0.6
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T03:12:22.103Z
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)

date: 2026-08-07
day index: 3
strike score:
  final score: 6
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.92
  confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 277° is 63° off optimal 340°, barely within workable range 310°-35°.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 213° (SSW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (277°), size (0.9m), or wind (18 km/h from 213°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 277
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 8
    peak period s: 8
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 277° (W) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 213
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 213° (SSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 21
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 11
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 271° is 69° off optimal 340°, barely within workable range 310°-35°.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.5m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 214° (SW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (271°), size (1.2m), or wind (19 km/h from 214°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 271
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 7
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 271° (W) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 19
    speed mph: 11.8
    direction degrees: 214
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 19 km/h (12 mph) from 214° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 9
  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 279° is 61° off optimal 340°, barely within workable range 310°-35°.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 233° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
  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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (279°), size (0.9m), or wind (13 km/h from 233°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 279
    direction cardinal: W
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 279° (W) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 233
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 233° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 348
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 24
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 334° is 6° off optimal 340°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.2m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 305° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
  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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (334°), size (1.5m), or wind (24 km/h from 305°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 334
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 334° (NNW) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 24
    speed mph: 14.9
    direction degrees: 305
    direction cardinal: NW
    explanation: 24 km/h (15 mph) from 305° (NW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 285
    direction cardinal: WNW
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 40
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 24
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 341° is within 5° of optimal 340°.
    swell size:
      score: 13
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -10
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (341°), size (1.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.4
    height ft: 4.6
    direction degrees: 341
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 8
    explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 341° (NNW) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 248
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 248° (WSW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 288
    direction cardinal: WNW
    period s: 6
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 36
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 348° is 8° off optimal 340°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 188° (S). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -7
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (348°), size (0.9m), or wind (16 km/h from 188°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 348
    direction cardinal: NNW
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 348° (NNW) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 188
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 188° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 292
    direction cardinal: WNW
    period s: 6

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: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 358° is 18° off optimal 340°, 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: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 238° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -4
      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 Torrisdale Bay. Either swell direction (358°), size (0.6m), or wind (18 km/h from 238°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 358
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 358° (N) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 238
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 238° (WSW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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