Strike Report
Best waves this week — Thursday, October 22, 2026
Poneloya (León, Nicaragua) leads at 89 avg over 5 days on a mid-period SSW groundswell. 6 zones firing, led by Southeast Asia (27 spots up to 88).
Where to score the best waves over the next 10 days — live Strike Scores across 1,315 spots worldwide, covering Oct 22 – Oct 31.
- Spots scored
- 1,315
- Zones firing
- 6
- Top score
- 100
Strike Score = one 0–100 number for the whole day's surf. 80+ is firing, 95+ is epic.
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🏆 Top pick this week
Best 2-Day Strike Window
Grab a quick hit this week
León, Nicaragua
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Bingin
Bali, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 2
North Krui, Indonesia
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Poneloya
León, Nicaragua
2/2 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
2/2 firing
mid-period SW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Best 5-Day Strike Window
The proper strike trip — sustained quality
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 100 on day 1
Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 95 on day 5
Bali, Indonesia
5/5 firing
mid-period SSW groundswell — peak 96 on day 4
Taghazout, Morocco
5/5 firing
mid-period NW groundswell — peak 95 on day 5
Best Zones to Hit This Week
Where it's firing and the swell behind it
1. Southeast Asia
27 firing · top 88mid-period SSW groundswell (2.2m @ 14.8s SSW)
27 spots firing (top 88) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
2. Central America
25 firing · top 89mid-period SSW groundswell (1.3m @ 14.4s SSW)
25 spots firing (top 89) on a mid-period SSW groundswell — clean, playful long-travel energy.
3. Africa
13 firing · top 87mid-period NW groundswell (1.6m @ 13.4s NW)
13 spots firing (top 87) on a mid-period NW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
4. Europe
6 firing · top 86medium-period NW mixed (2.4m @ 12.1s NW)
6 spots firing (top 86) on a medium-period NW mixed — punchy swell with some local wind influence.
5. Pacific
6 firing · top 81mid-period SW groundswell (1.8m @ 15.2s SW)
6 spots firing (top 81) on a mid-period SW groundswell — clean, punchy long-travel energy.
6. Caribbean
5 firing · top 78medium-period N mixed (1.6m @ 12.9s N)
5 spots firing (top 78) on a medium-period N mixed — punchy swell with some local wind influence.
Best Windows by Region
The top 5-day windows in every region we score
Central America
Southeast Asia
Bali, Indonesia · Oct 23 – Oct 27
Bali, Indonesia · Oct 23 – Oct 27
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia · Oct 23 – Oct 27
Africa
Taghazout, Morocco · Oct 24 – Oct 28
Souss-Massa, Morocco · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Agadir, Morocco · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Europe
Biscay, Spain · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Hossegor, France · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Viana do Castelo, Portugal · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Pacific
Ahipara, New Zealand · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Ahipara, New Zealand · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Ahipara, New Zealand · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Asia
Fujisawa, Japan · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Chittagong Division, Bangladesh · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Kochi, Japan · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Caribbean
Isabela, Puerto Rico · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Cabarete, Dominican Republic · Oct 23 – Oct 27
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico · Oct 22 – Oct 26
South America
Vina del Mar, Chile · Oct 27 – Oct 31
Antofagasta, Chile · Oct 27 – Oct 31
Valparaiso Region, Chile · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Hawaii
Australia
Gnaraloo, Australia · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Victor Harbor, Australia · Oct 27 – Oct 31
North America
San Clemente, USA · Oct 27 – Oct 31
San Clemente, USA · Oct 27 – Oct 31
Los Angeles, USA · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Atlantic Islands
Lanzarote, Spain · Oct 25 – Oct 29
Fuerteventura, Spain · Oct 26 – Oct 30
Tinajo, Lanzarote, Spain · Oct 26 – Oct 30
East Coast USA
Asbury Park, USA · Oct 22 – Oct 26
Ocean City, USA · Oct 24 – Oct 28
Manasquan, USA · Oct 24 – Oct 28
Indian Ocean
Tamarin, Mauritius · Oct 25 – Oct 29
Le Morne, Mauritius · Oct 24 – Oct 28
Thulusdhoo, Maldives · Oct 27 – Oct 31
Mediterranean
Middle East
Salalah, Oman · Oct 23 – Oct 27
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Oct 22 – Oct 26
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