La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the lowdown on the coming swell for our local patch. We're looking at a pretty mellow stretch ahead, so don't get your hopes up for any world-class barrels. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 79°, which is a fair bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The main break on the radar is La Chocolatera, a point break that's exposed to the southwest. It's an inconsistent spot, so you'll need a bit of patience. The good news is that it likes a SW swell direction, which is what we're mostly getting.

We're in for a quiet start. Wednesday and Thursday (26th and 27th August) are a write-off with tiny, weak waves. The energy is low, around 121 to 300 for the combined swell energy, which is pretty weak. The wind is mostly onshore, so the surf will be messy.

Things start to look a little more interesting from Friday morning (28th August). The swell builds to about 4ft from the WSW, with a period of 18 seconds – that's a nice, long-period groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 874 (moderate), and the wind is a gentle onshore breeze. It's still marginal, but it's a step up. The afternoon sees the swell hit 5ft, with energy at 1474 (strong), but the wind shifts to a moderate onshore. The longer period here means the sets will be more powerful, but it might break a bit shifty on the beach.

Saturday (29th August) morning is the standout for the first week. The swell is 5ft from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds. The wind is a gentle onshore from the SSW, keeping things reasonably clean. The combined energy is a solid 1130 (strong). This is the best we're going to see for a while, with some decent push and shape. The afternoon gets a bit windier and more onshore, so get in early.

From Sunday (30th August) through to Wednesday (2nd September), the swell drops back to 3ft to 4ft, and the energy goes down with it. The wind is mostly onshore, so it's pretty average. The best of these is Wednesday morning (2nd September), with a light breeze keeping the 3ft SW swell smooth.

Looking further ahead, we get another pulse of longer-period swell around Thursday (3rd September). The morning has 3ft waves from the SW with an 18-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is 782 (moderate). It's marginal, but the clean conditions and long period make it worth a check. The next Friday (4th September) has a similar story, with 5ft to 5ft SW swell and gentle onshore winds, giving moderate energy (1163-1310). It's promising but not epic.

The second week is pretty quiet overall. The wind picks up at times, and the swell stays around 3ft to 5ft. The best bet in the second week is Tuesday morning (8th September) with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, an 18-second period, a light offshore breeze, and combined energy of 896 (moderate). Wednesday morning (9th September) is also worth a mention, with 5ft SW swell and a 16-second period, with a gentle onshore breeze, giving energy of 1011 (strong). The afternoon is similar.

So, to sum it up: the best sessions are Saturday morning (29th August) and Friday morning (4th September). After that, it's a bit of a waiting game, with a few marginal days that could be fun if you're keen. Keep an eye on the forecasts, as this long-range stuff can change.

Rusty.

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