Surf Forecast for Ruggles
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Ruggles, Newport, USA
about: Ruggles
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 41.4667
    longitude: -71.3
  description: Ruggles is New England's legendary wave—a heavy right-hand reef break in Newport that only comes alive when solid swells push into Rhode Island's south-facing coast. When it turns on, Ruggles produces world-class barrels over shallow reef with Gilded Age mansions as a backdrop. The localism is fierce, the conditions fickle, and the danger real—shallow reef and rocks on the inside make every wipeout consequential. But for New England surfers who have earned their place in the lineup, Ruggles represents the pinnacle of Northeast surfing.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-12
    score: 14
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 14/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 4/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-04
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 5
    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 179° is 29° off optimal 150°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.7m from ideal 2.0m.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
    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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (179°), size (1.3m), or wind (10 km/h from 216°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.3
      height ft: 4.3
      direction degrees: 179
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 179° (S) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 216
      direction cardinal: SW
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 216° (SW)
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: 12
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 172° is 22° off optimal 150°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 205° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
    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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (172°), size (0.8m), or wind (10 km/h from 205°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 172
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 7
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 172° (S) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 205
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 205° (SSW)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 169° is 19° off optimal 150°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 208° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
    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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (169°), size (0.6m), or wind (14 km/h from 208°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.6
      height ft: 2.0
      direction degrees: 169
      direction cardinal: S
      period s: 6
      explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 169° (S) at 6s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 14
      speed mph: 8.7
      direction degrees: 208
      direction cardinal: SSW
      explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 208° (SSW)
    windswell:
      height m: 0.5
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 7
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 187° is 37° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    summary: Poor conditions at Ruggles. Either swell direction (187°), size (0.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 225°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T01:15:56.707Z
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: 3
out of: 25
explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 225° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.

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: 0.8
  height ft: 2.6
  direction degrees: 187
  direction cardinal: S
  period s: 7
  explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 187° (S) at 7s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 14
  speed mph: 8.7
  direction degrees: 225
  direction cardinal: SW
  explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 225° (SW)
windswell:
  height m: 0.4
  period s: 2
  explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-08
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: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 183° is 33° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 223° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (183°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 223°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 183
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 8
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 183° (S) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 16
    speed mph: 9.9
    direction degrees: 223
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 16 km/h (10 mph) from 223° (SW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.7
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 2
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 187° is 37° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 264° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (187°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 264°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.9
    height ft: 3.0
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 8
    explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 187° (S) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 264
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 264° (W)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.6
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 187° is 37° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 10s 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 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (187°), size (0.7m), or wind (17 km/h from 224°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 10
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 187° (S) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 224
    direction cardinal: SW
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 224° (SW)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 0
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 187° is 37° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. 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: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 237° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (187°), size (0.6m), or wind (14 km/h from 237°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 187
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 187° (S) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 237
    direction cardinal: WSW
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 237° (WSW)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 14
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 193° is 43° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 11
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 290° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (193°), size (0.7m), or wind (11 km/h from 290°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 193
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 8
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 8s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 290
    direction cardinal: WNW
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 290° (WNW)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 9
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 197° is 47° off optimal 150°, barely within workable range 120°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 212° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
  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 Ruggles. Either swell direction (197°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 212°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 197
    direction cardinal: SSW
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 212
    direction cardinal: SSW
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 212° (SSW)

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