
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,373 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
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Gather 'round, let's talk about this next run of swell for La Chocolatera. It's a point break here that's inconsistent, and the start of this forecast window is a bit of a let-down—there's nothing worth paddling out for on the first day. The water temperature is sitting at 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be shedding the wetsuit for sure.
The whole outlook is pretty flat, I gotta be straight with you. The first real chance you've got to even think about it is on Sunday the 5th of July in the morning. We're looking at a small 2 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a massive 21 seconds. That's a very long-period groundswell. At a point break like this, that long period can mean really nicely shaped waves, but it's marginal surf—questionable tide conditions could mess with it. The combined swell energy is 833, so there's a decent amount of grunt in the water, and the wind is a light breeze from the SW, which is onshore. It's not clean.
Monday the 6th of July morning might be your best bet across the whole 16 days. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the SW with a 19-second period—still a long groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 1015. The wind is a light breeze from the SW, so it's onshore but glassy enough to be workable. Again, it's marginal with questionable tides. It's not a standout, but in a run this poor, it's the closest thing to a window.
After that, it's a long, drawn-out grind. From Monday afternoon through to the end of the forecast, everything is marked as poor or marginal. The swell hovers between 2 ft and 5 ft, mostly from the SW, but the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore. The afternoon of Monday the 6th sees the swell hit 5 ft with a moderate 18-second period, but the cross-onshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph is going to chop it up. The combined energy hits a peak of 1373, but with that wind, it's not a paddle-surfing day.
Tuesday the 7th of July morning has 5 ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period, combined energy of 1148, and a light onshore breeze. It's still marginal. If you're an expert and you're desperate, you could find a corner, but for most, it's a pass. Every afternoon after that, the wind picks up to a moderate breeze from the WSW, keeping things choppy.
Honestly, for a spot that's already inconsistent, this is a blank run. From the 8th of July to the 19th of July, there's not a single session I'd recommend. The swell drops below 3 ft often, the period shortens, and the wind is never your friend. You're better off waiting for the next forecast change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
284 | 440 | 636 | 449 | 406 | 634 | 800 | 1373 | 1327 | 1137 | 909 | 793 | 603 | 532 | 432 | 415 | 479 | 479 | 719 | 692 | 668 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:38PM1.84m | 7:14AM2.02m | 7:19PM1.79m | 7:51AM2.01m | 8:06PM1.74m | 8:32AM1.99m | 9:00PM1.71m | 9:21AM1.96m | 10:04PM1.69m | 10:19AM1.93m | 11:15PM1.72m | 11:24AM1.93m | 00:27AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.60m | 00:49AM0.40m | 1:27PM0.60m | 1:26AM0.48m | 2:10PM0.59m | 2:08AM0.56m | 2:58PM0.57m | 2:58AM0.63m | 3:54PM0.54m | 3:58AM0.69m | 4:56PM0.49m | 5:08AM0.71m | 6:02PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
284 | 440 | 636 | 449 | 406 | 418 | 800 | 1373 | 1327 | 1137 | 909 | 793 | 603 | 532 | 432 | 415 | 479 | 479 | 719 | 692 | 668 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 24 | SW 16 | SW 5 | SW 20 | SW 14 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 18 | W 17 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 18 | W 15 | W 15 | NW 14 |
154 | 44 | 87 | 248 | 23 | 634 | 198 | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 80 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 13 | SW 21 | NW 12 | SSW 5 | — | — | W 18 | NW 18 | NW 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 11 | NW 16 | W 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | — |
10 | 22 | 140 | 136 | 287 | 6 | 17 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 |
— | 1 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 7 | 5 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 888 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the La Chocolatera Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Chocolatera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Chocolatera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Chocolatera surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Chocolatera) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Chocolatera may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
La Chocolatera is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Salinas. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salinas. Salinas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










