
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 6 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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.
Straight up, this is going to be a lean run. We're looking at a solid two-week stretch where the surf is mostly small and pretty average. The best of it, and honestly the only window worth getting excited about, lands on the morning of Monday the 7th of July, and even that's a bit of a mixed bag.
La Chocolatera is our only show in town. It's an inconsistent point break, so you know the drill – it doesn't fire often, so when it does, you sit up and pay attention. The water is a balmy 78°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's seriously unusual, feels like a warm bath out there. The main issue is the wind. We've got a long-period SW groundswell running, with a period of 19 seconds, which will bring heaps of energy (1022) and well-shaped lines. The swell is a clean 4ft. But that SW wind at 9 mph blowing onshore is going to make it a bit messy. It’s a marginal call.
After that Monday morning, it's pretty much downhill. We get a bit more size on the 7th of July with 5ft, but the period drops to 16 seconds and the wind swings more cross-onshore. By the 8th of July, we're down to 4ft and dropping. There's a long, flat spell from around the 12th of July through to the 16th of July, with waves barely scraping 3ft – that's a real lull.
Late in the forecast, around the 19th of July, there's a glimmer. The swell picks back up to 5ft on the Sunday morning, with a promising 17-second period and light winds. The combined energy jumps to 1275. That *could* be something, but it's a long way out so don't book the week off yet. The cross-onshore winds in the afternoons will likely chop it up.
So here’s the call: That Monday the 7th of July is the one to aim for. Get there early, before the wind gets too messy. Don't expect perfection, but it's the best we've got for a while.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
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800 | 1373 | 1327 | 1137 | 909 | 989 | 603 | 532 | 438 | 415 | 415 | 410 | 635 | 701 | 598 | 513 | 506 | 386 | 290 | 308 | 228 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:32PM1.96m | 1:33AM1.92m | 1:37PM2.02m | 2:34AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:22AM0.67m | 7:06PM0.29m | 7:33AM0.59m | 8:07PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
800 | 1373 | 1327 | 1137 | 909 | 989 | 603 | 532 | 438 | 415 | 415 | 410 | 635 | 701 | 598 | 513 | 506 | 386 | 290 | 308 | 228 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 18 | W 17 | SSW 5 | NW 10 | NW 11 | S 9 | W 16 | SW 18 | W 15 | W 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 4 | SW 21 | SSW 14 |
24 | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 7 | 18 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | W 18 | NW 18 | — | NW 10 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 16 | W 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | — | SW 22 | SW 23 | NW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 20 |
198 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | — | 19 | 20 | 7 | 51 | 12 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 |
— | 20 | — | — | — | 32 | — | 25 | 15 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 888 | 7 | 7 | 888 | 40 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1012 | 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.










