La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a pretty quiet stretch coming up, so don’t expect much in the way of epic waves, but there are a few windows where things get a little more interesting. The first few days are a write-off, but we’ll see some improvement.

The first surf worth mentioning kicks off on Friday, July 24th at La Chocolatera. It’s a point break, so it can handle some swell. We’re looking at a small, clean pulse of 3 ft from the SW. The wind is light and onshore, but it’s a light breeze, so it’ll be pretty clean in the morning. The combined swell energy is moderate (903). It’s not big, but it’s the first real chance to get wet. This spot is inconsistent, so don’t be surprised if it’s a little slow, but it’s a start. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is a bit better. Swell ticks up to 3 ft out of the SW, with a light breeze and clean conditions. The energy is still moderate (736). The afternoon gets a bit windier, so the morning is definitely the move.

Things get a little more interesting as we head into Monday, July 27th. The swell builds to 5 ft from the SW, and the energy jumps into the strong range (1225). The wind is a gentle onshore breeze, keeping it workable. This is probably the best looking surf of the first week—still not a standout, but the most push you’ll see. Tuesday, July 28th, holds similar size at 5 ft from the SW, with strong energy (1167), but the period is dropping. It’s still a decent option for intermediate surfers.

After Tuesday, the swell starts to fade. Wednesday, July 29th, still has some 5 ft waves, but the energy is dropping off (848). By Thursday, July 30th, it gets messy with cross-onshore winds, and the quality drops. From Friday, August 1st, through to the end of the first week, it’s a real flat spell. We’re talking about days of knee-high slop or just poor surf. The combined energy dips into the 200s and 300s—weak stuff.

The second week is a bit of a blank run. There’s a potential glimmer on Friday, August 7th. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SW, but with a longer period of 17 seconds—a bit of a groundswell pulse. The energy is moderate (600). It’s a long way out, and forecasts can change, but it’s worth keeping an eye on. Don’t get your hopes up too high, but it’s the only thing on the horizon for expert-level point breaks.

Overall, the standout window is Monday, July 27th, into Tuesday, July 28th, at La Chocolatera. It’s the biggest swell of the period, with strong energy. The wind is light, but it’s onshore, so it won’t be glassy. The 5 ft on Tuesday is getting a bit big for beginners, but it’s fine for intermediates. Crowds are possible there, so be prepared. For the rest of the month, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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