La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s talk about La Chocolatera. This is a point break that doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. The water is running warm, about 79°F, which is a wild 10°F above the norm for this time of year. That’s a standout in itself.

We kick off Tuesday August 25 with a tiny 2ft swell from the southwest, a 15-second period, and onshore wind. The combined energy is weak (195), and the surf is poor. This stays the same through the rest of the week, with heights barely reaching 2ft and the wind blowing onshore. Thursday August 27 shows a little more energy late in the day at 333, but still poor.

Friday August 28 is the first day that shows some life. The morning brings 4ft from the WSW with an 18-second period and a light breeze. The energy jumps to 865 (moderate), but it’s still marginal. By afternoon, the swell is 5ft from the SW, 17 seconds, and energy is strong at 1252. The wind is onshore though, so it’s going to be a bumpy, wind-affected mess.

Saturday August 29 is similar: 5ft in the morning from the SW, 15 seconds, energy strong at 1132, but onshore wind and clouds keep it marginal. The afternoon is the same size with a bit more wind. Not your day.

The surf drops off from Sunday August 30 through the first week of September. Heights range from 2ft to 4ft, mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind, and energy is weak to moderate. The best of this stretch is Wednesday September 3, with 3ft in the morning, a very long 18-second period, and light breeze. Energy is moderate at 743, but it’s marginal. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy.

The standout is Friday September 4. The morning brings 5ft from the SW, 16 seconds, and combined energy hits 1553 (strong). The wind is light and onshore. The afternoon stays at 5ft with a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s a bit choppy, but this is the best window of the whole 16 days. Remember, this break is inconsistent, so you’re rolling the dice, but the energy is there.

From Saturday September 5 through Wednesday September 9, the swell holds between 3ft and 5ft, with periods dropping from 15 to 12 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore, sometimes light, sometimes moderate. The energy stays moderate, and the surf is poor to marginal. Wednesday September 9 has a 3ft swell with a 17-second period and light breeze in the morning, but energy is only moderate (735) and conditions are marginal.

So, the pick is Friday September 4. That’s your best shot at chest to head high, long-period groundswell with strong energy. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best you’re going to get. This spot can go weeks without a decent wave, so don’t bet the farm on it.

Rusty.

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