La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for La Chocolatera.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average. We’ve got a run of onshore wind and small, messy swell that’s going to make it a struggle. There’s no standout day that’s going to have you racing to the water, but there are a few windows where the conditions might just be worth a look if you’re desperate.

The water is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to report there.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday the 3rd of September in the morning. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the southwest, but the wind is onshore from the SSW at 9 mph. The swell is packing some long-period energy at 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but that combined energy is only moderate at 815 and the report says it’s marginal. That long period can make a beach break like this one a bit tricky, but the point might just offer a few runners. The afternoon goes to poor with the wind picking up.

Friday the 4th of September sees a bump in size. The morning brings 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy climbing to 1299 (moderate). Still onshore wind though, from the SSW at 9 mph. It’s still marginal. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind swings more WSW and the energy jumps to 1536, yet the scores drop. It’s not looking clean.

Saturday the 5th of September is a bit smaller again, 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period and moderate energy at 1003. The morning has onshore wind, but it’s still marginal. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so that’s a write-off.

From Sunday the 6th of September through to Thursday the 10th of September, it’s a real grind. The swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft mark, but the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy sits between 563 and 880, which is weak to moderate. The scores are all poor or marginal. This is a stretch of days where you’d be better off doing something else.

The following week, from Friday the 11th of September onwards, the size drops off even more. We’re looking at 4ft and smaller, with onshore winds. The combined energy falls below 550, which is weak. The last few days of the forecast, you’re looking at 2ft to 3ft swells, and while the period gets long again (up to 21 seconds), there’s just no power behind it. The energy is barely above 300. It’s a quiet end to the outlook.

Given the persistent onshore wind and small, often weak swell, this setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period. The point at La Chocolatera is inconsistent and with these conditions, you’ll be hunting for scraps.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts, this could change, but right now, it’s a tough call.

Rusty.

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