La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.1° C
3.8° 

La Chocolatera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Chocolatera surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 710 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.


Right, I’ve been staring at the charts for a while and I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell from the southwest, but it’s fighting a losing battle with the wind. Most of the time, it’s onshore, which is just ruining what could be some decent waves. The water is a whopping 77°, which is nearly 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a bath out there.

Let’s start with the first real chance, which is Thursday afternoon, July 9th. The swell is 3 ft from the SW with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 469. But the wind is straight onshore from the SW at 12 mph, and the report says "poor surf conditions." Not a good start.

We limp through the next few days. Friday, July 10th, has a similar story: 4 ft to 4 ft swell, but onshore wind and a "marginal" or "poor" rating. The energy builds to 729 on Friday afternoon, but it’s not surfable. Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th, are the same – onshore breezes and messy conditions. The swell drops to 3 ft by Sunday.

The whole first week is a write-off. The wind is just relentless from the SW or WSW, and the wave quality is terrible. It’s a classic case of "surf's up, but it’s blown out."

The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. The best we see is a bit of a pulse on Monday, July 20th, with a 4 ft swell from the SW and a 14-second period. The combined energy hits 820, which is a decent bump. But once again, the wind is onshore, and the conditions are marked as "poor." It’s just frustrating.

The standout for the whole period, if you can call it that, is the morning of July 19th. The swell is 4 ft with a long 15-second period, and the wind is a light breeze from the SW – just about onshore, but light enough to maybe, just maybe, be clean for a short window. The energy is moderate at 525. It’s a "marginal" call, but it’s the closest we get to a decent session the whole forecast.

Honestly, La Chocolatera is a point break that loves a SW swell, but it needs the wind to cooperate. This forecast is a perfect example of swell without the right wind. It’s inconsistent at the best of times, and with this much onshore wind, it’s just not worth paddling out. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.

Take it from me, this is a “wait and see” kind of forecast. The swell is there, the energy is there, but the wind is a killer. Let’s hope the models change, because right now, the surf is poor.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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447
340
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High Tide
11:15PM1.72m
11:24AM1.93m
00:27AM1.80m
12:32PM1.96m
1:33AM1.92m
1:37PM2.02m
2:34AM2.06m
2:37PM2.10m
3:29AM2.20m
3:33PM2.17m
4:20AM2.31m
4:25PM2.21m
5:09AM2.38m
Low Tide
4:56PM0.49m
5:08AM0.71m
6:02PM0.40m
6:22AM0.67m
7:06PM0.29m
7:33AM0.59m
8:07PM0.17m
8:36AM0.49m
9:03PM0.06m
9:34AM0.39m
9:55PM-0.02m
10:27AM0.32m
10:44PM-0.05m
11:18AM0.28m
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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.

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