La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.5° C
4.2° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 492 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's going on with La Chocolatera.

Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch where the surf just isn’t doing us any favours. The first week is a write-off, with nothing but onshore wind and poor conditions cluttering up the forecast. The wind is mostly coming from the southwest, right onshore, and that’s just killing any chance of a decent wave. You'll see some swell around 3 ft to 4 ft, but it doesn't matter when the wind is trashing it. The combined energy is weak to moderate (around 254 to 485) for most of that first week, but it’s just messy.

There’s a long gap here. From the 15th of July all the way through to the morning of the 24th, there’s genuinely nothing worth paddling out for. You’d be better off on the beach with a cold drink than trying to fight that onshore chop.

Now, the 24th of July is where things get a little interesting, but don't get too excited. The morning sees a shift: a light breeze from the SW and a long-period groundswell of 21 seconds rolling in. The swell is only about 3 ft, but the energy jumps right up to strong at 916. That long period means the waves will have real shape and push, but with a period that long at a point break like La Chocolatera, it might be a bit too straight. The water here is also much warmer than normal, with a massive anomaly of 4°C, which is very unusual for this time of year. The morning conditions are listed as "marginal," but that’s the best we see in the whole outlook. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.

The following days, the 25th and 26th, the energy stays high (923 on the morning of the 25th) with more of that long-period swell from the SW around 3 ft, but the wind swings around a bit and we’re back to poor to marginal conditions. It’s a tease. The standouts are really just those two mornings: the 24th and 25th of July, if you can get on it when the wind is light. Even then, it’s not classic, but it’s the only game in town. For the rest of the run into the 30th, we’re looking at more of the same onshore crud.

Bottom line: this is a tough stretch. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but honestly, I don’t think you’ll have to fight for waves because the quality just isn’t there. The only thing that saves this forecast is the very long period energy at the end of the month, but even that comes with caveats. Keep an eye on the wind, because if it ever goes offshore, this place could fire. Right now? Not so much.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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492
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386
357
424
326
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240
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229
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424
230
209
Wind (km/h)
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20
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SSW
15
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20
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High Tide
4:25PM2.21m
5:09AM2.38m
5:16PM2.20m
5:55AM2.39m
6:05PM2.15m
6:40AM2.34m
6:54PM2.06m
7:25AM2.25m
7:44PM1.95m
8:09AM2.11m
8:36PM1.82m
8:54AM1.97m
9:32PM1.71m
Low Tide
10:27AM0.32m
10:44PM-0.05m
11:18AM0.28m
11:31PM-0.01m
12:07PM0.28m
00:17AM0.08m
12:55PM0.31m
1:02AM0.22m
1:42PM0.37m
1:48AM0.39m
2:30PM0.45m
2:36AM0.56m
3:21PM0.53m
3:28AM0.72m
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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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