La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 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 shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a grim start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing good on the cards. From Tuesday 18 August right through to the morning of Friday 28 August, every single session is tagged as poor surf conditions. That’s ten straight days of onshore breezes and messy, weak energy. Don’t even bother paddling out.

The only break on the radar is La Chocolatera, a point break that’s exposed to SW swell. It’s an inconsistent spot, so a run like this isn’t totally out of the ordinary, but it still stings. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 79°, which is 10° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a proper anomaly and will feel like a warm bath.

Now, the first hint of life shows up on the morning of Friday 28 August. The swell picks up to 3ft from the WSW, with a long period of 18 seconds. The energy jumps into the moderate range at 885, and we get a light cross-onshore breeze. It’s still only rated as marginal, with questionable tide conditions, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Saturday 29 August is the one to circle. Morning brings 6ft of SW swell, period at 15 seconds – a solid groundswell. The combined energy hits a strong 1624, and we’ve got light offshore winds from the SSW. The waves will be powerful and clean for the point. This is your best bet of the whole outlook. The size is pushing expert-only territory, so if you’re not comfortable in solid surf, give this one a miss. The long period means the sets will be well-spaced and hold up nicely on the point, though it might close out if you try a beach break.

Sunday 30 August morning still has some decent leftovers at 5ft from the SW, with light offshore breezes again. Energy is still strong at 1062, but it’s a step down from Saturday. Afternoon sees the wind pick up and the quality drop.

The last half of the forecast into early September is a mixed bag. The swell fades back down to 3ft and below, with energy dropping. There are a few more marginal calls, but nothing that screams “go”. There’s a weird spike on Wednesday 2 September afternoon with a 3ft swell but a very long 22-second period, giving a strong energy reading of 1384. That long period will make it incredibly straight at the point, so only worth a look if you know the line-up.

Stay patient. Saturday 29 August is the standout. It’s still over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but that’s where the potential is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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520
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192
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High Tide
8:04AM1.90m
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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