La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.4° C
5.9° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 437 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board. Let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are going to be a real mixed bag here at La Chocolatera. This point break is a beautiful spot, but the forecast is telling me we’re in for a long stretch of frustrating conditions. The water is currently sitting at a very unusual 80°F, which is a massive 11°F warmer than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s wild.

For the first several days, honestly, it’s a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the end of the first week of August, the surf is just poor. We’ve got a steady, moderate breeze blowing directly onshore, making everything a messy, bumpy chore. The swell is coming from the southwest, which is the right direction for this spot, but the wind is just killing it. The wave energy is moderate, but with the wind howling, it’s not doing you any favours.

There’s a real gap of nothingness here. You’re looking at five or six days of absolute junk. The heights are hovering around 2ft to 4ft, but it’s all blown out. Not worth paddling out for.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Thursday the 6th of August. We’re still only in the “marginal” category, but the wind is finally easing off. On the Thursday morning, we’ve got a light breeze and a 3ft swell from the SW, and it’s glassy. That is the best window so far, but it’s still just a taste.

Then, Friday the 7th of August morning is the real standout. This is the one to circle. The wind is light, the sky is clear, and the swell is 4ft from the SW, with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s packing a solid, powerful punch. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for an intermediate surfer, you’re looking at clean, lined-up waves at this point. The onshore wind could ruin the afternoon, so get in early.

After that, the energy drops off again. The second week is all smaller, weaker swells in the 2ft to 3ft range. The wind is a constant problem, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s back to the same story of chop and poor conditions. There’s a long-period (18-19 second) swell around the 11th and 12th of August, but it’s tiny, and the wind is still on it. The standouts are few and far between.

Honestly, for this 16-day window, the only real chance you’ve got is that Friday the 7th morning. Hit it then, or wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.6
WSW
15
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
444
431
411
311
306
209
140
130
144
145
282
180
114
159
101
96
67
168
175
238
299
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
4:28PM1.96m
5:04AM2.11m
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
Low Tide
10:35AM0.53m
10:43PM0.24m
11:10AM0.49m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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