La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.0° 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,302 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. 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 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for La Chocolatera. We’ve got a bit of a patchy outlook ahead, so don’t expect a solid run of clean waves.

The overall pattern is looking pretty grim for the first week and a half. The swell is on the small side, mostly around 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is almost constantly blowing onshore or cross-onshore. That means the surf is going to be messy and choppy, and the reports are all showing poor surf conditions. The water is a warm 79°, which is a whopping 9° warmer than usual for this time of year – pretty unusual, you’ll be sweating in a spring suit.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday, July 26th. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW with a period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 802. It’s a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. This spot is a point break, so a longer period groundswell like this should wrap in nicely, but it’s also inconsistent, so don’t expect a set every minute.

The next notable window is Monday, July 27th, through Tuesday, July 28th. The swell really starts to build, with heights hitting 5ft to 5ft from the SW, and a very long period of 16 to 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1231 and 1300. This is solid groundswell. However, the wind is still onshore, which will keep the quality marginal. Still, for wave energy, this is the peak of the forecast. The size is getting up there, so it’s leaning towards a more advanced session, but on a point like this, those long-period lines could be a real treat.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of July and into early August. The wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore, and the reports keep telling us the surf is poor. There’s a tiny uptick on Monday, August 3rd, with a 3ft swell from the SW, a period of 13 seconds, and moderate energy of 500, but the wind is still onshore, so it’s still just a marginal situation.

The best of what’s on offer is the period from Monday, July 27th, to Tuesday, July 28th. That’s your standout: a building SW groundswell with strong energy, even if the wind is a bit of a letdown. For a clean session, the morning of Sunday, July 26th, is your best bet for smaller, less powerful waves with a lighter breeze.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:32PM1.71m
9:44AM1.83m
10:36PM1.62m
10:40AM1.71m
11:46PM1.59m
11:43AM1.65m
00:54AM1.61m
12:46PM1.65m
1:51AM1.67m
1:42PM1.70m
2:39AM1.76m
2:30PM1.77m
3:20AM1.86m
Low Tide
3:28AM0.72m
4:16PM0.60m
4:28AM0.83m
5:17PM0.63m
5:37AM0.89m
6:21PM0.62m
6:47AM0.88m
7:20PM0.57m
7:47AM0.82m
8:10PM0.49m
8:36AM0.75m
8:54PM0.40m
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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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