La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.6° C
4.5° 

La Chocolatera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Chocolatera surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with 647 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chocolatera this week:

The surf forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Chocolatera in the next 16 days are 0.8m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up at La Chocolatera.

First off, the water's cooking at 78°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's seriously unusual, like bathwater warm. The vibe here is a point break that's inconsistent, and it's exposed to the SW. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, so when it does show, it's got the right angle.

Right now, we're in a bit of a flat spell. The first week out to about the 24th of July is grim. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate, staying between 258 and 537, but the combo of small size and poor wind makes it a write-off. I wouldn't bother paddling out until at least the 24th, and even then it's pretty marginal.

The first real flicker of hope comes on the morning of Friday the 24th of July. The swell is still only 3ft, coming from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 21 seconds. The wind is light and onshore, not ideal, but the energy climbs to 779. It's a long-period groundswell, so it'll have that push and shape, but on a point break like this, those long lines might actually lines up nicely. The morning of Saturday the 25th of July is similar, with a 3ft SW swell, still that long 19-second period, and the wind turns very light. The cross-onshore is there, but just a slight air, so it could be glassy early. The energy is 735. This is the best of a tricky bunch early on, but it's far from a stand-out.

The real standout is the Monday the 28th of July. The swell builds to 5ft from the SW, with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 2070 on the afternoon, which is strong. The wind is a light to moderate onshore, but it's manageable. This is a proper swell, but at 5ft, it's getting into the intermediate zone and could be a bit much for beginners. The good news is that the forecast is for the swell to hold through the 29th, with 5ft and 15-second period, though the wind gets cross-onshore on the afternoon. The energy stays well over 1000, so the ocean will have plenty of grunt. This is the best window for someone who knows what they're doing.

After that, it gradually fades through the end of July and into August. The swell drops back under 3ft, and the winds are generally onshore or cross-onshore. The energy drops back to moderate levels. The morning of Sunday the 2nd of August has a 3ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and light wind, but the energy is still moderate at 496. It's not going to be firing.

Overall, for the next 16 days, the surf is very inconsistent. We've got a long stretch of nothing until the 24th, then a few marginal days, and then a proper window around the 28th and 29th of July. The 28th afternoon is the best bet, with the strongest swell and energy, but it's a long-range call, so don't bank on it. For now, the water is warm, but the waves are playing hard to get.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:54PM2.06m
7:25AM2.25m
7:44PM1.95m
8:09AM2.11m
8:36PM1.82m
8:54AM1.97m
9:32PM1.71m
9:44AM1.83m
10:36PM1.62m
10:40AM1.71m
11:46PM1.59m
11:43AM1.65m
00:54AM1.61m
Low Tide
1:02AM0.22m
1:42PM0.37m
1:48AM0.39m
2:30PM0.45m
2:36AM0.56m
3:21PM0.53m
3:28AM0.72m
4:16PM0.60m
4:28AM0.83m
5:17PM0.63m
5:37AM0.89m
6:21PM0.62m
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Information about the La Chocolatera Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Chocolatera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Chocolatera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Chocolatera surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Chocolatera) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Chocolatera may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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