Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 492 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a stretch that’s gonna be a real test of patience. The only spot on the radar is La Chocolatera, and right now, it’s not in a giving mood.
The overall pattern for the next couple of weeks is pretty grim. The first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a small, weak swell coming in from the SW, but the wind is blowing straight onshore, making a mess of things. The water is a very unusual 78°, a full 8° warmer than it should be for this time of year at La Chocolatera – that’s a proper anomaly.
We’re looking at a long gap of nearly two weeks of poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, but it’s all blown out. The wind stays onshore from the SW or SSW, with speeds of 9 to 12 mph, just ruining any chance of a clean face. The swell height is 3 ft to 4 ft, but with that wind, you’re just battling chop.
As we head into the second week, around the 23rd of July, we see a shift. The swell period drops sharply to 7 seconds, which is terrible, short-period windswell, and the wind goes cross-onshore. Still poor.
Now, the only glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the forecast. On the 25th of July (Saturday morning) and 26th of July (Sunday morning), the energy picks up. The swell period gets long again, 19 seconds and 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell, and it’s still coming from the SW – perfect for this point break. The wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph, which is a big improvement. The swell height is 3 ft to 3 ft, which is small but clean. This is the standout. It’s a promising window, but it’s a long way off, so don’t bank on it just yet. La Chocolatera is an inconsistent wave, so when it’s on, it’s a treat, but you’ll likely have some company. This is the one to watch.
For the rest of the run, it’s a blank. The setup here is a point break, but with the constant onshore wind and small, weak swell, it’s a frustrating wait. The forecasts can change, but for now, don’t paddle out expecting much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 304 | 345 | 335 | 492 | 346 | 386 | 357 | 424 | 369 | 301 | 240 | 205 | 205 | 178 | 169 | 325 | 188 | 186 | 156 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:20AM2.31m | 4:25PM2.21m | 5:09AM2.38m | 5:16PM2.20m | 5:55AM2.39m | 6:05PM2.15m | 6:40AM2.34m | 6:54PM2.06m | 7:25AM2.25m | 7:44PM1.95m | 8:09AM2.11m | 8:36PM1.82m | 8:54AM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM-0.02m | 10:27AM0.32m | 10:44PM-0.05m | 11:18AM0.28m | 11:31PM-0.01m | 12:07PM0.28m | 00:17AM0.08m | 12:55PM0.31m | 1:02AM0.22m | 1:42PM0.37m | 1:48AM0.39m | 2:30PM0.45m | 2:36AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | 6:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 248 | 304 | 345 | 335 | 492 | 346 | 386 | 357 | 424 | 369 | 301 | 240 | 205 | 205 | 178 | 169 | 325 | 150 | 96 | 156 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 11 | N 6 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 5 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 87 | 127 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 56 | 32 | 25 | 57 | 66 | 188 | 186 | 68 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 12 | SW 22 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | WNW 21 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 18 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 56 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 75 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 46 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 40 | 28 | 19 | — | 21 | 25 | — | 24 | — | 28 | 40 | 38 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 997 | 28 | 143 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 14 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 311 | 7 | 888 | 7 | 18 |
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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).
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