Surf Forecast for El Quemao
type: Dataset
description: 10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Quemao, La Santa, Lanzarote, Spain
about: El Quemao
  type: TouristAttraction
  geo: GeoCoordinates
    latitude: 29.10903
    longitude: -13.66559
  description: El Quemao is the "Pipeline of Europe"—a thick, square-barreling left that breaks over ultra-sharp volcanic lava reef in La Santa, Lanzarote. The wave produces some of the heaviest tubes in the Atlantic, with a reputation for serious consequences over the brutal reef. Localism is extreme and deeply ingrained. The Canary Island setting offers warm water and consistent winter swells, but earning respect at El Quemao takes time and commitment. This is European barrel surfing at its most intense.
summary:
  best day:
    date: 2026-08-05
    score: 0
    category: Poor
    explanation: Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 0/100 (Poor)
  firing days count: 0
  overall recommendation: Poor conditions overall: Average score 0/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-05
  day index: 0
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 53° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 27° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
    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: -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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (53°), size (0.9m), or wind (26 km/h from 27°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 0.9
      height ft: 3.0
      direction degrees: 53
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 10
      explanation: 0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 53° (NE) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 26
      speed mph: 16.2
      direction degrees: 27
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 27° (NNE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.5
      direction degrees: 355
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 6
    windswell:
      height m: 1.1
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-06
  day index: 1
  strike score:
    final score: 0
    category: Poor
    category emoji: 💤
    confidence: 1
    confidence explanation: Very high confidence (0-1 day forecast)
    breakdown:
      swell direction:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 40° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 1.2m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 4
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 24° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -17
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (40°), size (1.2m), or wind (26 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.2
      height ft: 3.9
      direction degrees: 40
      direction cardinal: NE
      period s: 11
      explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 40° (NE) at 11s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 26
      speed mph: 16.2
      direction degrees: 24
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 24° (NNE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.7
      direction degrees: 355
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 8
    windswell:
      height m: 1
      period s: 4
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
forecasts:
  date: 2026-08-07
  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: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: No alignment: Swell from 24° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
      swell size:
        score: 3
        out of: 25
        explanation: Too small: 1.4m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
      swell period:
        score: 2
        out of: 25
        explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
      wind:
        score: 0
        out of: 25
        explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 14° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
    adjustments:
      wind history:
        adjustment: -21
        groomed: false
        morning sickness: true
        explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
      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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (24°), size (1.4m), or wind (23 km/h from 14°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
  conditions:
    swell:
      height m: 1.4
      height ft: 4.6
      direction degrees: 24
      direction cardinal: NNE
      period s: 10
      explanation: 1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 24° (NNE) at 10s period
    wind:
      speed kmh: 23
      speed mph: 14.3
      direction degrees: 14
      direction cardinal: NNE
      explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 14° (NNE)
    secondary swell:
      height m: 0.6
      direction degrees: 350
      direction cardinal: N
      period s: 8
    windswell:
      height m: 0.8
      period s: 3
      explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
provider: Strike Mission
date published: 2026-08-05T00:29:50.297Z
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)

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 19° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.6m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 4° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (19°), size (1.6m), or wind (23 km/h from 4°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 19
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 19° (NNE) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 23
    speed mph: 14.3
    direction degrees: 4
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 23 km/h (14 mph) from 4° (N)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

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 17° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 5
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.6m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 11° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (17°), size (1.6m), or wind (25 km/h from 11°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.6
    height ft: 5.2
    direction degrees: 17
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 17° (NNE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 11
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 11° (N)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 3
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-10
day index: 5
strike score:
  final score: 0
  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 20° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.5m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 11° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (20°), size (1.5m), or wind (25 km/h from 11°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.5
    height ft: 4.9
    direction degrees: 20
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 9
    explanation: 1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 20° (NNE) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 11
    direction cardinal: N
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 11° (N)
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-11
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: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: No alignment: Swell from 13° is outside workable range 280°-350°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 21° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (13°), size (1.0m), or wind (25 km/h from 21°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1
    height ft: 3.3
    direction degrees: 13
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 13° (NNE) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 21
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 21° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.7
    direction degrees: 350
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 7
  windswell:
    height m: 0.8
    period s: 4
    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: 7
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 354° is 39° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    swell size:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.2m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 4
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 21° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (354°), size (1.2m), or wind (26 km/h from 21°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.2
    height ft: 3.9
    direction degrees: 354
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 11
    explanation: 1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 354° (N) at 11s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 26
    speed mph: 16.2
    direction degrees: 21
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 26 km/h (16 mph) from 21° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.5
    direction degrees: 8
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 9
  windswell:
    height m: 1.1
    period s: 4
    explanation: Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)

date: 2026-08-13
day index: 8
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: 6
      out of: 25
      explanation: Poor alignment: Swell from 358° is 43° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
    swell size:
      score: 3
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 1.3m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 24° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
    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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (358°), size (1.3m), or wind (27 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 1.3
    height ft: 4.3
    direction degrees: 358
    direction cardinal: N
    period s: 10
    explanation: 1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 358° (N) at 10s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 27
    speed mph: 16.8
    direction degrees: 24
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 27 km/h (17 mph) from 24° (NNE)
  secondary swell:
    height m: 0.6
    direction degrees: 28
    direction cardinal: NNE
    period s: 8
  windswell:
    height m: 1.1
    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 294° is 21° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
    swell size:
      score: 1
      out of: 25
      explanation: Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
    swell period:
      score: 2
      out of: 25
      explanation: Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
    wind:
      score: 0
      out of: 25
      explanation: Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 26° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-180°.
  adjustments:
    wind history:
      adjustment: -21
      groomed: false
      morning sickness: true
      explanation: -21 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 El Quemao. Either swell direction (294°), size (0.6m), or wind (25 km/h from 26°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
conditions:
  swell:
    height m: 0.6
    height ft: 2.0
    direction degrees: 294
    direction cardinal: WNW
    period s: 9
    explanation: 0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 294° (WNW) at 9s period
  wind:
    speed kmh: 25
    speed mph: 15.5
    direction degrees: 26
    direction cardinal: NNE
    explanation: 25 km/h (16 mph) from 26° (NNE)

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