Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,111 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Look, I’m gonna level with you straight up – it’s going to be a long, tough wait for any decent surf around La Chocolatera. For the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a whole lot of onshore wind and only small, inconsistent lines. The first real chance you’ve got is Thursday 28th August, and even that’s a bit of a gamble.
For the opening days – Thursday 13th through to Wednesday 27th – it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is blowing onshore from the SW and WSW almost constantly, and the swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 5 ft. The wave energy is all over the shop, from a weak 295 up to a moderate 1122, but that doesn’t matter when the wind is chopping it up. There are a few mornings with a light breeze or gentle breeze, but the swell just isn’t there to make anything of it. You’re looking at a solid two-week gap of poor to marginal conditions – not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a splash.
The one bright spot, and I’m calling it the only standout, is the Thursday morning, 28th August. We finally get a pulse of better energy. The swell from the SW is still modest at 3 ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. For a point break like La Chocolatera, that long period is excellent, giving the waves shape and power. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the SW at 9 mph, which should keep the face clean. Combined wave energy is moderate at 605. It’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect waves every minute, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth it. The water temp is about average for the time of year. This spot can get crowded sometimes, so get down early.
From Friday 29th onward, we go back into the pattern of small, onshore slop. That Thursday window is your best and only bet. Hopefully the forecasts shift, because a blank run like this is a real test of patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 188 | 930 | 905 | 844 | 1044 | 832 | 893 | 701 | 614 | 437 | 412 | 424 | 465 | 401 | 477 | 360 | 305 | 245 | 232 | 380 | 581 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:05AM2.35m | 4:14PM2.21m | 4:48AM2.41m | 5:00PM2.23m | 5:29AM2.41m | 5:44PM2.20m | 6:08AM2.34m | 6:27PM2.12m | 6:46AM2.22m | 7:10PM2.00m | 7:24AM2.07m | 7:54PM1.86m | 8:04AM1.90m | 8:43PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.01m | 11:00AM0.20m | 11:10PM0.04m | 11:42AM0.19m | 11:51PM0.13m | 12:23PM0.22m | 00:32AM0.27m | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:12AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.40m | 1:53AM0.59m | 2:27PM0.51m | 2:39AM0.74m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 95 | 930 | 905 | 844 | 1044 | 832 | 893 | 701 | 614 | 437 | 412 | 424 | 135 | 401 | 477 | 147 | 176 | 245 | 212 | 104 | 581 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 12 | W 12 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 8 | NW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 13 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 188 | 113 | 45 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 465 | 116 | 5 | 360 | 305 | 7 | 24 | 380 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 16 | NW 13 | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 39 | 75 | 54 | 39 | 77 | 58 | 87 | 109 | 75 | 63 | — | — | 206 | — | — | 183 | 232 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1051 | 168 | 174 | 1059 | 28 | 7 | 1059 | 40 | 636 | 7 | 174 | 938 | 938 | 40 | 7 | 1021 | 142 | 174 | 1051 | 174 |
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