La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for La Chocolatera is a tough one. We’ve got a consistent supply of SW swell running through the whole period, but the wind is the real story here, and it’s not a good one. Almost every session is showing onshore wind, which is going to chop things up something fierce. The water is a toasty 78°, which is *far warmer than normal* for this time of year – you can definitely leave the wetsuit at home.

The first real chance of anything decent doesn't come until Thursday, August 14th. The morning of the 14th is looking like the closest thing we have to a standout. We’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell running with a long 17-second period, and the wind is light from the SW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong at 900, so there’s definitely some push behind it. This is a point break, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely, giving you longer, more lined-up waves. It’s rated for intermediates, and with the size around 4ft, it’s a good, manageable wave for that level. Just keep in mind it’s an inconsistent spot, so you might be waiting a bit between sets.

Friday the 15th morning is another one to keep an eye on. The swell bumps up slightly to 4ft from the WSW, still with a solid 15-second period and light SW winds. The energy is moderate at 779, but it’s a more promising swell direction for the break. The afternoon chops up again, so get out early.

Beyond that, the rest of the run is a bit of a write-off. The wind stays on it, and the scores are low. The swell sticks around between 2ft and 4ft, but it’s just not going to be clean. The 14th and 15th mornings are your best bet – don’t sleep on them.

Rusty.

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