Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 424 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’. I’m not gonna lie, this is a tough stretch of days for La Chocolatera. The first week and a half is a real bummer. The wind is almost always blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny. It’s a classic case of poor surf conditions, with the wave energy stuck in the weak to moderate range (mostly in the 200-400 range). The water is a wild 4° warmer than usual, a balmy 77°F. It feels like a hot tub, but the waves are a total letdown.
The first real chance to get wet without hating your life comes on Thursday, July 24th. On the morning of the 24th, the wind drops to a light 5 km/h from the SW, and while the swell is only 3 ft, the period jumps to a very long 21 seconds. That’s real groundswell. The energy is strong (756), and even though it’s a marginal forecast, that light wind and long period could give you some clean, shapey lines at this point. It’s the first day worth a paddle.
The real standout, though, is shaping up to be Monday, July 28th. The morning of the 28th brings a solid 4 ft of SW swell with a period of 16 seconds. The wave energy is strong (1021). The wind is a light 10 km/h from the WSW, blowing straight onshore. For a point break, that onshore wind is a bit of a downer, but the size and energy are the best we’ve seen all outlook. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re keen, that’s your session. Be aware, the crowds are *sometimes* a problem there.
After that, it’s back to the same old story: small, weak, and windy through the end of the month. So, your game plan: suffer through the first week, keep an eye on the 24th for a sneaky clean session, and set your alarm for the 28th morning. That’s your best shot.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 346 | 386 | 357 | 369 | 326 | 301 | 240 | 169 | 196 | 178 | 169 | 130 | 246 | 361 | 156 | 295 | 230 | 232 | 161 | 142 | 140 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:44AM1.83m | 10:36PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:16PM0.60m | ||||||||
 | |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 346 | 386 | 357 | 369 | 326 | 301 | 240 | 169 | 196 | 178 | 169 | 130 | 183 | 186 | 147 | 295 | 230 | 232 | 108 | 73 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 11 | N 6 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | WNW 21 | WSW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 40 | 53 | 32 | 32 | 90 | 119 | 70 | 42 | 156 | 37 | 73 | 34 | 161 | 142 | 140 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | SW 22 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | WSW 18 | W 22 | WSW 13 | WNW 21 | NW 7 | WNW 20 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 18 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 56 | 8 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 34 | 42 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 64 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 19 | 37 | 51 | 31 | 25 | — | 38 | 36 | — | 52 | 43 | 246 | 361 | 27 | 49 | 42 | 80 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1051 | 143 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 888 | 311 | 18 | 1051 | 174 | 2 | 938 | 2 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our La Chocolatera surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest