Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chocolatera this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Chocolatera in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for the local stretch here.
Look, I'll be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one for surfers. The biggest issue is that almost every day gets hit with onshore or cross-onshore winds, which is just trashing the wave quality. The water temp is a wild story though—it's running at 79°, which is a massive 11° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's really unusual, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit.
The only spot on the radar is La Chocolatera. It's a point break that needs a SW swell direction to work best, and we do get that consistently. But the consistency of the break itself is described as "inconsistent," so it's not a bank you can rely on. The crowds are "sometimes" an issue, so you might get a few others out there.
For the first week, from Tuesday the 8th through to Sunday the 13th, the swell is mostly between 1ft and 4ft, with periods ranging from 12 to 19 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, sitting between 288 and 891. That sounds okay on paper, but the wind is the killer. It's either onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions," with scores bottoming out at zero. The only flicker of life is on Friday the 11th, where it's labeled "marginal," but with onshore winds at 6-9 mph, it's still not worth getting excited about. The 4ft swell on Thursday the 10th is the biggest, but with that cross-onshore wind, it's a write-off.
The second week, from the 14th to the 23rd, doesn't get any better. Swell drops to 2ft - 2ft, and the wind stays stubbornly onshore. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 200-400 range. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" for the entire run, with a couple of "marginal" tags on the 16th. The 2ft swell on the 23rd is the biggest, but with light onshore winds, it's just another day of small, wind-affected waves.
There's no standout session here. The wind just won't cooperate, and the swell is too small to overcome it. It's a blank run for the area, which is a shame. Sometimes you just have to wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 400 | 375 | 532 | 401 | 412 | 757 | 739 | 729 | 489 | 407 | 590 | 464 | 290 | 253 | 170 | 131 | 114 | 152 | 263 | 159 | 362 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:29PM1.89m | 2:14AM2.10m | 2:26PM2.03m | 3:01AM2.25m | 3:15PM2.14m | 3:42AM2.34m | 3:59PM2.21m | 4:21AM2.38m | 4:40PM2.24m | 4:57AM2.35m | 5:19PM2.21m | 5:32AM2.27m | 5:57PM2.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.31m | 8:26AM0.45m | 8:40PM0.21m | 9:14AM0.31m | 9:25PM0.14m | 9:56AM0.20m | 10:07PM0.12m | 10:35AM0.14m | 10:46PM0.16m | 11:12AM0.13m | 11:23PM0.23m | 11:47AM0.16m | 00:00AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 400 | 375 | 532 | 401 | 412 | 757 | 739 | 729 | 489 | 407 | 590 | 464 | 290 | 253 | 170 | 118 | 114 | 87 | 59 | 159 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 144 | 144 | 181 | 375 | 375 | 61 | 12 | 11 | 78 | 70 | 10 | 49 | 12 | 44 | 58 | 131 | 94 | 152 | 263 | 58 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 24 | WNW 10 | SW 21 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 11 | 31 | — | 11 | 11 | 22 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 61 | 57 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | 32 | 66 | 134 | 103 | 68 | — | 52 | 42 | — | — | — | 22 | 30 | 46 | 72 | 77 | 75 | 57 | — | 54 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1051 | 174 | 88 | 1059 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 1051 | 21 | 236 | 1051 | 209 | 10 | 1053 | 209 |
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