Surf Forecast for Breakwall
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Breakwall, Port Macquarie, Australia
about: Breakwall
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -31.4286
    longitude: 152.9218
  description: Breakwall at Port Macquarie is a right-hand wedge formed by the river training wall and shifting sand. It is a compact, high-energy wave with a strong bodyboarding history, turning modest east-coast swell into bowls, ramps, and close-range barrels. Conditions change quickly with tide, bank shape, and current, so the best sessions reward local timing.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-07
    score: 48
    category: Fair
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 48/100 (Fair)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 37/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 47
    category: Fair
    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 92° is 28° off optimal 120°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 14
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 194° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
    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 Breakwall. The 0.7m swell from 92° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 92
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 10
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 92° (E) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 194
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 194° (SSW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 163
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 10
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 44
    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 157° is 37° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 25
        out of: 25
        explanation: Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
      wind:
        score: 20
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
    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 Breakwall. Either swell direction (157°), size (0.7m), or wind (7 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.7
      height ft: 2.3
      direction degrees: 157
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 12
      explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 157° (SSE) at 12s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 7
      speed mph: 4.3
      direction degrees: 151
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 151° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 82
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 7
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 48
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 159° is 39° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 23
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 49° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
    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 Breakwall. The 0.8m swell from 159° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 159
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 11
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 159° (SSE) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 8
      speed mph: 5.0
      direction degrees: 49
      direction cardinal: NE
      explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 49° (NE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 43
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 104° is 16° off optimal 120°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 5
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    summary: Poor conditions at Breakwall. Either swell direction (104°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:34:40.890Z
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: 14
out of: 25
explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.

score: 13
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.

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: 0.8
  height ft: 2.6
  direction degrees: 104
  direction cardinal: ESE
  period s: 10
  explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 104° (ESE) at 10s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 8
  speed mph: 5.0
  direction degrees: 22
  direction cardinal: NNE
  explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 22° (NNE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 143
  direction cardinal: SE
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 19
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 76° is 44° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 4° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
  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 Breakwall. Either swell direction (76°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 4°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 76
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 76° (ENE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 18
    speed mph: 11.2
    direction degrees: 4
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 18 km/h (11 mph) from 4° (N)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 113
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.5
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 35
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 60° is outside workable range 90°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 266° (W). 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 Breakwall. Either swell direction (60°), size (1.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 60
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 60° (ENE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 266
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 266° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 39
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 6

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 36
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 73° is 47° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 336° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
  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 Breakwall. Either swell direction (73°), size (0.9m), or wind (13 km/h from 336°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 73
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 73° (ENE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 336
    direction cardinal: NNW
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 336° (NNW)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 19
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 84° is 36° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 14
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 271° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
  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 Breakwall. Either swell direction (84°), size (0.8m), or wind (20 km/h from 271°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.8
    height ft: 2.6
    direction degrees: 84
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 84° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 20
    speed mph: 12.4
    direction degrees: 271
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 20 km/h (12 mph) from 271° (W)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 185° is outside workable range 90°-150°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 220° (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: 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 Breakwall. Either swell direction (185°), size (0.9m), or wind (10 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: 185
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 185° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 220
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 220° (SW)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 103
    direction cardinal: ESE
    period s: 7

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 45
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 169° is 49° off optimal 120°, barely within workable range 90°-150°.
    swell size:
      score: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
    swell period:
      score: 23
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
  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 Breakwall. The 1.3m swell from 169° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 169
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 169° (S) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 185
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 185° (S)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 159
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 10

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