La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at La Chocolatera.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it's a bit of a tough stretch. We're looking at a long dry spell of poor surf conditions right through to the end of September. The first solid window I'd even think about paddling out doesn't show up until Saturday the 26th of September, so we've got a solid gap of over a week with nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is coming in from the southwest, which is what this point wants, but the onshore wind just won't let up. It's not a total loss though – the forecast can always flip, and with an inconsistent setup like this, you gotta be patient.

Now, the one standout on the board is Saturday the 26th. That morning at La Chocolatera, we've got a 3ft SW swell with a period of 12 seconds. That's not huge, but the key here is the wind. It's forecast to be glassy – dead calm, no wind. That's a major positive, and you don't get that often here. The wave energy is moderate, sitting at 354, but clean conditions make all the difference. The swell direction from the SW lines up nicely with the optimum for this point break, so expect some clean, lined-up waves. It's an intermediate-level wave, and since it's inconsistent, you'll have to be patient, but when a set comes through, it'll be worth it.

The afternoon on the 26th sees the wind swing cross-onshore and the conditions get messy again, so make the most of that glassy morning.

Right now, the water temperature is 80°, which is a whopping 12° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That's far warmer than normal, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

So, for the whole outlook, Saturday morning the 26th is your best bet. The rest of the window is a write-off. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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