La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.8° C
5.3° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with 520 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. 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 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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 cooking for our stretch of coast.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a dud. We’re looking at a real flat spell. From August 19th all the way through to August 27th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are small, the wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is just weak. You’re looking at combined swell energies between 117 and 652 (moderate wave energy), but the swell heights are tiny, barely cracking 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is from the SW or WSW, blowing right onto the shore. It’s clean-ish on some mornings with a light breeze, but the surf is just poor. Don’t bother.

The only glimmer of hope is La Chocolatera, a point break that’s known for being inconsistent, but it’s the only spot on the cards. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting around August 28th. We see a pulse of long-period swell (18 seconds) building. The Friday morning (Aug 28) has 4ft of swell from the WSW, with a light breeze from the SSW, making it offshore. The combined energy climbs to 858 (moderate wave energy). The afternoon gets a bit more wind, but still a light breeze. This is the first time the surf is even worth a sniff.

The real standout, though, is August 29th (Saturday). We’ve got a solid 6ft of SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s good, powerful energy, with combined energy hitting 1362 (strong wave energy). The morning is clear with a light offshore breeze from the SW. That’s going to be clean. This is a point break, so the long period won’t be an issue; it’s exactly what this spot needs. It’s a little on the bigger side for beginners, but intermediate surfers will be having a ball. Keep in mind, it can get crowded here *sometimes*, so get out early.

Sunday the 30th still has some decent, punchy 5ft swell from the SW (14 seconds) in the morning with light offshore wind, but it’s a step down from Saturday. The afternoon gets messy with the wind turning onshore.

So, if you’ve got a window, the morning of Saturday, August 29th at La Chocolatera is the pick of the bunch. It’s a promising call, but being that far out, it’s a bit less certain than a near-term forecast. After that, the swell fades again through the first few days of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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520
279
224
147
192
109
132
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127
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109
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Wind (km/h)
20
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20
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20
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15
SSW
15
WSW
10
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High Tide
8:43PM1.71m
8:48AM1.74m
9:43PM1.59m
9:45AM1.61m
11:00PM1.52m
10:59AM1.54m
00:23AM1.53m
12:18PM1.56m
1:28AM1.62m
1:21PM1.63m
2:16AM1.75m
2:10PM1.74m
2:54AM1.88m
Low Tide
2:27PM0.51m
2:39AM0.74m
3:18PM0.62m
3:36AM0.87m
4:23PM0.70m
4:53AM0.95m
5:41PM0.71m
6:18AM0.94m
6:52PM0.65m
7:27AM0.86m
7:47PM0.55m
8:17AM0.76m
8:30PM0.45m
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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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