La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer.

Straight up, this is a tough outlook. We’ve got a consistent swell direction, but the conditions are just not playing ball for most of the next couple of weeks. The wind is predominantly onshore, so it’s going to be messy. The first session that even looks worthwhile is not until Saturday morning, 30th August. There’s a gap of a couple of days with no recommendations at the start. The standout for the whole period is early in the forecast – Friday 4th September – but even that comes with a caveat.

The only spot we’re looking at is La Chocolatera, a point break that needs a SW swell, which we get. But she’s an inconsistent wave, so when she does turn on, you’ve got to be on it. The water temp is a massive 79° and with a 10° anomaly, that is far warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat.

The best of what we’re seeing is Friday 4th September. The morning has a 5ft SW swell, with a period of 16 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell. The wind is onshore from SSW at 12 mph though, which will chop it up a bit. The combined swell energy is a solid 1282 which is strong. The afternoon is slightly bigger at 6ft, but still messy onshore wind. The wave quality is poor, but with that energy and direction, a point break like this will be holding the best shape. Because it’s a point break, a long period groundswell like this is ideal, as it won’t close out like a beach break would. It’s a bit of a mission for the conditions, but if you’re desperate, this is the best window by a long shot. Keep an eye on the crowds because this spot can get them sometimes.

Otherwise, the rest of the period is pretty grim. The swell heights drop right off, going from 5ft down to 3ft and below, and the wind stays onshore. There are a few mornings with lighter breezes, but the scores are low, so it’s not worth rushing for. The whole 16 days is a struggle, but that Friday does stand out.

Rusty.

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