Surf Forecast for Fingal Head
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Fingal Head, Tweed Coast, Australia
about: Fingal Head
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: -28.198
    longitude: 153.571
  description: Fingal Head is a unique right-hand reef break that peels over ancient basalt columns—Australia's own Giants Causeway formed 23 million years ago by lava flows from the now-extinct Tweed Volcano. The wave needs specific NE-E swell to wrap around the headland and break properly, making it an inconsistent but rewarding spot when conditions align. The setting is spectacular, with Cook Island sitting offshore and the hexagonal basalt columns visible at low tide. The break has a loyal local crew who know exactly which tides and swells make it fire.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-08
    score: 71
    category: Good
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 71/100 (Good)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Marginal conditions: Average score 55/100. Surfable but not special. Consider other spots.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 59
    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 102° is 42° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Good period: 10s is 91% of ideal 11s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
      wind:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 326° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
    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 Fingal Head. The 1.4m swell from 102° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.4
      height ft: 4.6
      direction degrees: 102
      direction cardinal: ESE
      period s: 10
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 102° (ESE) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 10
      speed mph: 6.2
      direction degrees: 326
      direction cardinal: NW
      explanation: 10 km/h (6 mph) from 326° (NW)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.4
      direction degrees: 162
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 11
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 58
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 11
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 97° is 37° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 13
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 10
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 11s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 21
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 149° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
    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 Fingal Head. The 1.0m swell from 97° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1
      height ft: 3.3
      direction degrees: 97
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 9
      explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 97° (E) at 9s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 6
      speed mph: 3.7
      direction degrees: 149
      direction cardinal: SSE
      explanation: 6 km/h (4 mph) from 149° (SSE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 146
      direction cardinal: SE
      period s: 8
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  day index: 2
  strike score:
    final score: 59
    category: Fair
    category emoji: 😐
    confidence: 0.95
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 18
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 79° is 19° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
      swell size:
        score: 15
        out of: 25
        explanation: Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
      swell period:
        score: 6
        out of: 25
        explanation: Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 11s. Some groundswell energy present.
      wind:
        score: 17
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 133° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
    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 Fingal Head. The 1.1m swell from 79° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.1
      height ft: 3.6
      direction degrees: 79
      direction cardinal: E
      period s: 8
      explanation: 1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 79° (E) at 8s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 7
      speed mph: 4.3
      direction degrees: 133
      direction cardinal: SE
      explanation: 7 km/h (4 mph) from 133° (SE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 158
      direction cardinal: SSE
      period s: 8
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-08
  day index: 3
  strike score:
    final score: 71
    category: Good
    category emoji: ✅
    confidence: 0.92
    confidence explanation: High confidence (2-3 day forecast)
    summary: Good surfable conditions at Fingal Head. 1.3m swell from 83° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T01:15:56.730Z
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)

swell direction:
  score: 16
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 83° is 23° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
swell size:
  score: 18
  out of: 25
  explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
swell period:
  score: 10
  out of: 25
  explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 11s. Some groundswell energy present.
wind:
  score: 18
  out of: 25
  explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.

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: 1.3
  height ft: 4.3
  direction degrees: 83
  direction cardinal: E
  period s: 9
  explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 83° (E) at 9s period
wind:
  speed kmh: 8
  speed mph: 5.0
  direction degrees: 156
  direction cardinal: SSE
  explanation: 8 km/h (5 mph) from 156° (SSE)
secondary swell:
  height m: 0.4
  direction degrees: 163
  direction cardinal: SSE
  period s: 7

date: 2026-08-09
day index: 4
strike score:
  final score: 62
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.89
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 15
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 85° is 25° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good size: 1.7m is within 15% of ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 10s is 91% of ideal 11s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 8
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 354° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
  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 Fingal Head. The 1.7m swell from 85° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.7
    height ft: 5.6
    direction degrees: 85
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 85° (E) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 354
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 354° (N)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 59
  category: Fair
  category emoji: 😐
  confidence: 0.86
  confidence explanation: Moderate confidence (4-5 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate alignment: Swell from 50° is 10° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 10
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 11s. Some groundswell energy present.
    wind:
      score: 17
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 268° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
  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 Fingal Head. The 1.3m swell from 50° 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: 50
    direction cardinal: NE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 50° (NE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 9
    speed mph: 5.6
    direction degrees: 268
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 9 km/h (6 mph) from 268° (W)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 30
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 5
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
day index: 6
strike score:
  final score: 66
  category: Good
  category emoji: ✅
  confidence: 0.83
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 20
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good alignment: Swell from 75° is 15° off optimal 60°, still within prime range.
    swell size:
      score: 16
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 11s is at or above ideal 11s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 13° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
  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: Good surfable conditions at Fingal Head. 1.2m swell from 75° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 75
    direction cardinal: ENE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 75° (ENE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 11
    speed mph: 6.8
    direction degrees: 13
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 11 km/h (7 mph) from 13° (NNE)

date: 2026-08-12
day index: 7
strike score:
  final score: 32
  category: Poor
  category emoji: 💤
  confidence: 0.8
  confidence explanation: Low confidence (6-7 day forecast)
  breakdown:
    swell direction:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 176° is outside workable range 20°-100°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 10s is 91% of ideal 11s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 264° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
  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 Fingal Head. Either swell direction (176°), size (1.3m), or wind (14 km/h from 264°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 176
    direction cardinal: S
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 176° (S) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 14
    speed mph: 8.7
    direction degrees: 264
    direction cardinal: W
    explanation: 14 km/h (9 mph) from 264° (W)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.4
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
strike score:
  final score: 42
  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 158° is outside workable range 20°-100°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 18
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 21
      out of: 25
      explanation: Good period: 10s is 91% of ideal 11s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
    wind:
      score: 9
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 167° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-250°.
  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 Fingal Head. Either swell direction (158°), size (1.3m), or wind (12 km/h from 167°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 158
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 158° (SSE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 12
    speed mph: 7.5
    direction degrees: 167
    direction cardinal: SSE
    explanation: 12 km/h (7 mph) from 167° (SSE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.4
    direction degrees: 86
    direction cardinal: E
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-14
day index: 9
strike score:
  final score: 42
  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 164° is outside workable range 20°-100°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 19
      out of: 25
      explanation: Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
    swell period:
      score: 25
      out of: 25
      explanation: Perfect period: 11s is at or above ideal 11s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
    wind:
      score: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 177° (S). 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 Fingal Head. Either swell direction (164°), size (1.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 177°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.8
    height ft: 5.9
    direction degrees: 164
    direction cardinal: SSE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 13
    speed mph: 8.1
    direction degrees: 177
    direction cardinal: S
    explanation: 13 km/h (8 mph) from 177° (S)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.3
    period s: 2
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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