La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our stretch of coast.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a dud. We’re looking at a real flat spell. From August 19th all the way through to August 27th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are small, the wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is just weak. You’re looking at combined swell energies between 117 and 652 (moderate wave energy), but the swell heights are tiny, barely cracking 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is from the SW or WSW, blowing right onto the shore. It’s clean-ish on some mornings with a light breeze, but the surf is just poor. Don’t bother.

The only glimmer of hope is La Chocolatera, a point break that’s known for being inconsistent, but it’s the only spot on the cards. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting around August 28th. We see a pulse of long-period swell (18 seconds) building. The Friday morning (Aug 28) has 4ft of swell from the WSW, with a light breeze from the SSW, making it offshore. The combined energy climbs to 858 (moderate wave energy). The afternoon gets a bit more wind, but still a light breeze. This is the first time the surf is even worth a sniff.

The real standout, though, is August 29th (Saturday). We’ve got a solid 6ft of SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s good, powerful energy, with combined energy hitting 1362 (strong wave energy). The morning is clear with a light offshore breeze from the SW. That’s going to be clean. This is a point break, so the long period won’t be an issue; it’s exactly what this spot needs. It’s a little on the bigger side for beginners, but intermediate surfers will be having a ball. Keep in mind, it can get crowded here *sometimes*, so get out early.

Sunday the 30th still has some decent, punchy 5ft swell from the SW (14 seconds) in the morning with light offshore wind, but it’s a step down from Saturday. The afternoon gets messy with the wind turning onshore.

So, if you’ve got a window, the morning of Saturday, August 29th at La Chocolatera is the pick of the bunch. It’s a promising call, but being that far out, it’s a bit less certain than a near-term forecast. After that, the swell fades again through the first few days of September.

Rusty.

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