
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 508 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s break down what La Chocolatera has cookin’ for the next couple weeks, and I’ll tell ya, it ain’t pretty for most of it. This is a point break that needs a solid SW swell with the right wind, and we’re just not gettin’ the stars to align. The water’s a balmy 80°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t be needin’ a wetsuit.
We start off Monday, September 14th, with a tiny 2ft SW swell and an 18-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so there’s some shape in theory, but the wind is blowin’ straight onshore from the SW at 6 mph. The combined swell energy is a weak 307 – barely any push. It’s a poor surf day, plain and simple.
Tuesday the 15th picks up a little to 3ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to a moderate 559. That’s got some life, but the wind is cross-onshore in the mornin’ from the SSW at 6 mph, and then onshore from the WSW in the afternoon at 9 mph. The mornin’ session gets a marginal nod – probably a weird tide – but the afternoon is poor. If you’re desperate, Tuesday mornin’ is the least bad option.
From Wednesday the 16th all the way through Saturday the 27th, it’s a whole lotta nothin’. Swell hangs between 2ft and 4ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. Energy sits mostly in the 300–500 range – moderate, but all wrong. There are a few marginal mornin’s on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, but nothin’ worth a drive. That’s over a week of mediocrity.
But here’s the one bright spot. Sunday, September 27th, in the mornin’, the wind goes glassy – dead calm, 3 mph from the S – and the swell is 3ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 340, still moderate, but that glassy surface is gonna be clean. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your standout. It’s the only one in the whole outlook. The waves ain’t big, but on a point break, clean 3ft surf is way more fun than any bigger, blown-out mess. The direction is WSW, close enough to the optimum SW for the point to wrap in nicely. The break is inconsistent, and crowds can show up sometimes, but on a Sunday mornin’ you might have it pretty quiet.
After that, Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th go back to onshore chop, so don’t expect much. That Sunday the 27th is your target – mark it on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
203 | 159 | 362 | 508 | 502 | 435 | 412 | 407 | 327 | 253 | 205 | 205 | 167 | 167 | 175 | 200 | 306 | 296 | 255 | 249 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:57PM2.13m | 6:07AM2.15m | 6:35PM2.02m | 6:41AM1.99m | 7:15PM1.87m | 7:18AM1.84m | 7:59PM1.72m | 8:00AM1.68m | 8:55PM1.59m | 8:55AM1.55m | 10:13PM1.51m | 10:14AM1.48m | 11:44PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.16m | 00:00AM0.34m | 12:23PM0.25m | 00:37AM0.47m | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:15AM0.62m | 1:40PM0.49m | 1:58AM0.76m | 2:27PM0.62m | 2:53AM0.89m | 3:31PM0.72m | 4:14AM0.97m | 4:54PM0.76m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 17 |
43 | 159 | 362 | 508 | 502 | 435 | 412 | 407 | 327 | 253 | 205 | 205 | 167 | 51 | 175 | 147 | 142 | 130 | 123 | 96 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SW 10 | SW 24 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 |
203 | 42 | 38 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 75 | 71 | 70 | 61 | 97 | 167 | 115 | 200 | 306 | 296 | 255 | 249 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 24 | WSW 23 | SSW 9 | NW 13 | S 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
61 | 86 | 46 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 53 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 96 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 9 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
— | 34 | 31 | — | 24 | 86 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 34 | 38 | 58 | 80 | — | 32 | 41 | 38 | 22 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1017 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 209 | 7 | 888 | 40 | 7 | 1053 | 18 | 142 | 1193 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 209 | 7 | 7 | 311 |
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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.










