
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 909 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. 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 | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for La Chocolatera is a tough one for the paddle surfer. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for quality waves. There’s a big gap here where there’s just nothing to get excited about, and the few moments that have a pulse are buried in poor conditions. The water is sitting at a very unusual 79° – that’s 10° warmer than average for this time of year, which is a proper anomaly.
The first real suggestion of something surfable doesn’t come until the morning of Friday, August 7th. There’s a solid 4 ft swell from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, which is a very long-period groundswell. The combined wave energy is strong (1087). The wind is light and offshore from the SSW, which would make it clean. But this is a point break, and with a period that long, it can sometimes get a bit straight and fat. Still, it’s the best looking window in the whole forecast. The score suggests it’s marginal, but that’s the pick of a bad bunch. The afternoon blows out with a 12 mph onshore wind.
After that, it’s back to the same story. August 14th (Friday morning) has another look with a 3 ft swell from the SW, but a very long period of 18 seconds and a light offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (691). It’s another marginal call, but the potential is there for a clean, if small, glassy session if you can find the right spot.
For the rest of the period, you’re looking at a combination of onshore winds, small swell, and a persistent “poor surf conditions” label. The swell direction is mostly SW, which is the optimum for this exposed point, but the wind is just never your friend for long enough. The inconsistent nature of this break also means you’ll be waiting around for the sets.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the constant onshore flow and the exposed beach setup might be more interesting than it is for us on a paddle board. For the rest of us, this is a two-week period where you either get a very early morning in the first week of August, or you wait for the forecasts to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
306 | 209 | 158 | 112 | 144 | 145 | 168 | 181 | 114 | 159 | 101 | 96 | 67 | 140 | 175 | 130 | 212 | 282 | 352 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.99m | 5:36AM2.15m | 5:39PM1.99m | 6:07AM2.17m | 6:16PM1.97m | 6:40AM2.15m | 6:55PM1.92m | 7:15AM2.11m | 7:39PM1.86m | 7:56AM2.04m | 8:30PM1.79m | 8:45AM1.95m | 9:34PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:44AM0.45m | 11:48PM0.28m | 12:19PM0.43m | 00:22AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.42m | 00:58AM0.42m | 1:35PM0.42m | 1:39AM0.51m | 2:21PM0.45m | 2:28AM0.61m | 3:17PM0.48m | 3:30AM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
306 | 209 | 158 | 112 | 114 | 145 | 134 | 180 | 114 | 159 | 101 | 44 | 67 | 140 | 175 | 108 | 134 | 282 | 352 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
54 | 28 | 110 | 104 | 144 | 140 | 168 | 4 | 61 | 27 | 31 | 96 | 33 | 12 | 17 | 130 | 212 | 15 | 194 | 398 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 9 | — |
12 | 10 | 66 | 100 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 38 | 17 | 53 | 123 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | SW 8 | SSW 5 | — | W 2 | — |
— | 65 | — | — | 113 | 90 | 65 | 181 | 53 | 42 | 37 | — | 40 | 20 | — | 48 | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1052 | 174 | 7 | 1012 | 168 | 142 | 1193 | 15 | 10 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 1172 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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.











