
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chocolatera this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Chocolatera in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s not sugarcoat it – the next few weeks are looking flat and messy. There’s barely anything on offer, and the first decent chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Monday the 7th, and even then it’s barely worth getting wet for.
That Monday morning at La Chocolatera, we’ve got about 3ft of southwest swell with a 13-second period. Water’s sitting at 80°F, which is a huge 11°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s not just a little warm, that’s very unusual. Wind is light from the southwest but cross-onshore, so it’ll be a touch lumpy. It’s marginal, to say the least. The afternoon drops to 2ft and the wind picks up, so that’s not your window either.
Tuesday the 8th through Sunday the 13th – just ignore it. Swell hangs around 3ft, but the periods are short, the wind is choppy, and the energy numbers are weak to moderate. The wave comments keep saying “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are all zeros. Not worth the paddle.
Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th bring a slight bump – 2ft to 3ft, periods around 16 seconds, and the energy climbs a bit. Tuesday morning has a light offshore touch, which is promising, but the swell is still small and the break is inconsistent. Tuesday afternoon gets cross-onshore again, so you’d need to be out early.
Wednesday the 16th stays poor – 3ft, but short period and choppy. Nothing changes through the rest of that week. From Thursday the 17th through Tuesday the 22nd, we’re stuck with tiny surf – mostly 1ft to 3ft – and periods that never really deliver. The energy drops into the low 200s and 300s, which is weak. A few glimmers, like Saturday the 19th with a long 21-second period, but the swell is only 1ft – that’s just a ripple. Nothing surfable.
If I’m picking one standout, it’s Tuesday the 15th morning – light offshore wind, 3ft of southwest swell at 16 seconds, and energy around 550. That’s the closest we get to anything clean, but it’s still small and the break is inconsistent, so you’ll be scratching for waves. Beyond that, it’s a dry spell.
La Chocolatera is the only spot we’ve got, and it’s not firing. It’s an inconsistent point break, and when it’s this small and the wind’s messy, you’re better off doing something else. With the water this warm and the surf this poor, I wouldn’t be surprised to see kites out there instead of surfboards – the wind’s got more use for that.
We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch with nothing worth getting excited about. The swell tries to pulse mid-month, but it never gets big or clean enough. Keep your board ready, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, and it won’t stay flat forever, but right now, I’d call this one a wash.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 300 | 286 | 400 | 375 | 532 | 401 | 412 | 757 | 739 | 729 | 489 | 590 | 590 | 464 | 253 | 178 | 199 | 131 | 114 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.77m | 1:19AM1.93m | 1:29PM1.89m | 2:14AM2.10m | 2:26PM2.03m | 3:01AM2.25m | 3:15PM2.14m | 3:42AM2.34m | 3:59PM2.21m | 4:21AM2.38m | 4:40PM2.24m | 4:57AM2.35m | 5:19PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.43m | 7:30AM0.61m | 7:49PM0.31m | 8:26AM0.45m | 8:40PM0.21m | 9:14AM0.31m | 9:25PM0.14m | 9:56AM0.20m | 10:07PM0.12m | 10:35AM0.14m | 10:46PM0.16m | 11:12AM0.13m | 11:23PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
336 | 295 | 286 | 400 | 375 | 532 | 401 | 412 | 757 | 739 | 729 | 489 | 590 | 590 | 464 | 253 | 178 | 199 | 118 | 114 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
252 | 300 | 254 | 144 | 144 | 181 | 375 | 375 | 47 | 12 | 11 | 65 | 11 | 10 | 49 | 11 | 8 | 58 | 131 | 94 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 24 | WNW 10 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 22 | — | — | 11 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 44 | 44 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SSW 9 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
— | 8 | 11 | 28 | 49 | 91 | 75 | 54 | — | 65 | 49 | — | — | 96 | 24 | 37 | 39 | 59 | 49 | 55 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 1051 | 174 | 168 | 953 | 7 | 10 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1148 | 7 | 10 | 1051 | 209 | 143 | 1193 | 7 |
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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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