La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.5° C
5.0° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 886 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 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

You know, sometimes a spot just puts on a tease, and that’s what we’re looking at here. Straight up, the next two weeks aren’t going to hand us any clean, rip-roaring sessions. The pattern is dominated by a consistent SW swell, but the wind is just never quite on our side. The whole outlook is a bit of a grind, with a lot of “poor surf conditions” in the cards. We’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch right from the start where it’s not really worth paddling out. Things get a little more interesting, or at least *marginal*, around the second weekend.

Let’s break it down. The first real shot at anything that isn’t a total write-off comes on Friday, August 7th. La Chocolatera (Ecuador) will see a morning swell of 3 ft from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s bringing some decent energy (639). The wind is light and actually onshore, not cross, but it’s still onshore. The afternoon picks up to 4 ft and the energy jumps to 909, but it’s tangled with a cross-on breeze. It’s a tough call. The long period is great for this point break, but the wind is going to mess with the face. This is the best on offer, but it’s a “low expectations” kind of best.

What’s the standout? Honestly, nothing is a true standout. The quality is just not there. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break, coming from the SW, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, with no major anomaly to report. But the wind is the enemy here. It’s a consistent cross-on or onshore breeze for the entire forecast period, which is going to keep things choppy and sloppy. La Chocolatera is a point break, which is usually your best bet for a long-period SW swell, but even that can’t save it from the breeze.

We’ll see a slight uptick in consistency around Thursday, August 14th and into the weekend, with swell holding around 4 ft to 4 ft, and the period staying in the 15-17 second range. The energy will be strong, hitting 910 on the 14th afternoon. But the wind is still onshore or cross-on. The morning of Friday, August 15th could be a very marginal window, with a light breeze, but it’s still classified as marginal, not good. The second week doesn’t show any real improvement. It’s the same story: some SW swell, a lot of energy, but wind that just won’t play ball. The last few days of the forecast, around the 17th and 18th, the swell stays around 4 ft with decent energy (over 500), but the wind is a constant cross-on. It’s a frustrating pattern.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a kite, this might look interesting. For paddling, it’s a long wait for a window that doesn’t really open. The best bet is the morning of Friday, August 7th, but even then, keep your expectations locked in the car park.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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12
0.5
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0.6
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13
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12
0.6
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14
0.8
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Energy kJ
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140
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403
492
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327
242
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203
304
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
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High Tide
7:15AM2.11m
7:39PM1.86m
7:56AM2.04m
8:30PM1.79m
8:45AM1.95m
9:34PM1.72m
9:46AM1.87m
10:51PM1.70m
11:01AM1.83m
00:13AM1.76m
12:20PM1.85m
1:26AM1.89m
1:31PM1.94m
2:26AM2.06m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.42m
1:39AM0.51m
2:21PM0.45m
2:28AM0.61m
3:17PM0.48m
3:30AM0.70m
4:24PM0.49m
4:47AM0.76m
5:40PM0.46m
6:13AM0.73m
6:54PM0.36m
7:29AM0.64m
7:58PM0.24m
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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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