La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next 16 days have a bit of a frustrating start here at La Chocolatera. There’s a pulse of energy coming through right at the beginning, but it’s not clean enough to really get excited about. The wind is going to be an issue for a while, and the quality is going to be a struggle.

The first chance to get wet kicks off on Saturday, 29 August. We’ve got a solid 5 ft SW groundswell with a nice long period of 15s, and the combined energy is a strong 1119 – there’s power in the water. But the wind is blowing straight onshore from the SW at 9 to 12 mph, and that’s going to chop it up. The water is a crazy warm 79°F, which is 10°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual, even for this spot. So, Saturday’s not a write-off if you’re desperate, but it’s going to be a messy, crumbly wave. Not for beginners as it’s over 5 ft.

Sunday, 30 August, through to Tuesday, 1 September, is a write-off. The swell drops and the wind stays onshore, keeping the surf poor. You’re looking at a few days of nothing worth paddling for.

There’s a glimmer on Wednesday, 2 September, with a little 3 ft SW swell and a long period of 16s, but the wind is still onshore, and the energy is moderate at 489. It’s a marginal day, but the tide might be a factor.

The real standout window opens up on Thursday, 3 September. The swell is still only 3 ft to 4 ft, but the period jumps to 18s – that’s very long-period groundswell. The combined energy pushes into the moderate range (919 to 950), and the wind eases off. The morning has a light breeze from the SSW, and the afternoon stays gentle from the SW. This is where the point starts to work. Long-period swells love a point break like La Chocolatera, and the shape should be much better. The water is still warm, and the crowds are sometimes here, so you might have some company. This is the best day of the first week.

Friday, 4 September, holds up well too. The swell bumps up to 5 ft to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 16s and a strong energy reading of 1172 to 1280. The morning is glassy with a light SW breeze, and the wind stays manageable. This is a solid day for intermediates who can handle a bit of size. It’s not for beginners at that size.

After that, from Saturday, 5 September, through the second week, it’s a long grind. The swell drops and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surf poor or marginal. There are a few mornings with light winds and a small pulse of swell – like 4 ft SW at 16s on 10 September, or 4 ft SW on 11 September – but the wind is never quite right. The energy stays in the moderate range, but the quality just isn’t there.

The best bet in the second week is probably Thursday, 10 September, with a 4 ft SW swell at 16s and a light breeze from the SW. The energy is 865, so it’s got some grunt, but the wind is still onshore, keeping it a bit lumpy. It’s a marginal call if you’re keen, but it’s the most promising of a pretty average week.

Overall, the first two days of September are the highlight. Thursday, 3 September, and Friday, 4 September, are the pick of the lot. The rest of the window is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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