Surf Forecast for Papatura Island
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Papatura Island, Isabel Province, Solomon Islands
about: Papatura Island
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -7.3833
    longitude: 158.2167
  description: Papatura Island represents the ultimate in remote Pacific surf—a dedicated surf resort in the Solomon Islands where pristine reef passes break in crystalline water with no one else around. The left-hand wave catches Coral Sea swells that wrap around the island chain during the trade wind season, producing quality barrels over healthy reef. Reaching Papatura requires commitment (boat charter from Honiara), but the reward is uncrowded perfection in one of the least-surfed regions on Earth. For those seeking genuine adventure with quality waves, the Solomons deliver.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-05
    score: 38
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 38/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 10/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 38
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 164° is 4° off optimal 160°, still within prime range.
      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: 16
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 152° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
    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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (164°), size (0.9m), or wind (6 km/h from 152°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 164
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 8
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 152
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 152° (SSE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 38
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 22
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 164° is 4° off optimal 160°, still within prime range.
      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: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 73° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
    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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (164°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 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: 164
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 7
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 73
      direction cardinal: ENE
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 73° (ENE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 15
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 9
        out of: 25
        explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 130° is 30° off optimal 160°, barely within workable range 130°-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).
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 125° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
    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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (130°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 125°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.8
      height ft: 2.6
      direction degrees: 130
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 7
      explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 130° (SE) at 7s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 9
      speed mph: 5.6
      direction degrees: 125
      direction cardinal: SE
      explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 125° (SE)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 91° is outside workable range 130°-190°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      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: 1
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
    summary: Poor conditions at Papatura Island. Either swell direction (91°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T05:53:18.005Z
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)

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: 91
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 6
  explanation: 0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 91° (E) at 6s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 8
  speed mph: 5.0
  direction degrees: 106
  direction cardinal: ESE
  explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 106° (ESE)

date: 2026-08-09
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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 92° is outside workable range 130°-190°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    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: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 125° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
  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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (92°), size (0.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 125°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 92
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 92° (E) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 10
    speed mph: 6.2
    direction degrees: 125
    direction cardinal: SE
    explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 125° (SE)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 1
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 126° is 34° off optimal 160°, barely within workable range 130°-190°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 158° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
  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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (126°), size (0.4m), or wind (12 km/h from 158°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 126
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 126° (SE) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 158
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 158° (SSE)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 1
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 168° is 8° off optimal 160°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m 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 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
  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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (168°), size (0.4m), or wind (14 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 168
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 151
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 151° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-12
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: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 166° is 6° off optimal 160°, still within prime range.
    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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
  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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (166°), size (0.7m), or wind (17 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.7
    height ft: 2.3
    direction degrees: 166
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 5
    explanation: 0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 5s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 17
    speed mph: 10.6
    direction degrees: 168
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 17 km/h (11 mph) from 168° (SSE)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 5
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect alignment: Swell from 160° is within 5° of optimal 160°.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.4m 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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
  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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (160°), size (0.4m), or wind (29 km/h from 173°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.4
    height ft: 1.3
    direction degrees: 160
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 7
    explanation: 0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 160° (SSE) at 7s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 29
    speed mph: 18.0
    direction degrees: 173
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 29 km/h (18 mph) from 173° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.3
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-14
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: 12
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 137° is 23° off optimal 160°, workable but not ideal.
    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: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 181° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
  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: -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 Papatura Island. Either swell direction (137°), size (0.5m), or wind (31 km/h from 181°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.5
    height ft: 1.6
    direction degrees: 137
    direction cardinal: SE
    period s: 6
    explanation: 0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 137° (SE) at 6s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 31
    speed mph: 19.3
    direction degrees: 181
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 31 km/h (19 mph) from 181° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 1.4
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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