Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,173 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna level with you straight up about this stretch of coast. It’s a tough outlook, so don't expect much.
We’ve got La Chocolatera as the only break on the cards, and honestly, it’s looking like a frustrating 16 days. Right now, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first real window we have to talk about doesn't even start until Friday the 14th of August, and even then, conditions are compromised.
The water is running a staggering 6° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is incredibly unusual and something you'll definitely feel.
Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th August – Forget it. The onshore winds are ruining any chance of clean waves. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell with cross-onshore chop. Not worth the wetsuit.
Friday 14th August – Things start to look a little more interesting, but not great. We’ve got SW swell building to about 4ft in the morning and 5ft by the afternoon. The period is a solid 17 seconds dropping to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined swell energy climbs to a moderate 933 in the morning and a strong 1095 by the afternoon. The problem is the wind. It’s blowing onshore from the SW and WSW at 12 mph. This point break can handle some swell, but with the wind on it, it’ll be a messy, bumpy surface. Not the standout we’re after.
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August – The swell sticks around at 4ft to 5ft, but it’s short period stuff now (13-15 seconds) with moderate wind energy. The combined energy is still decent (over 500), but the onshore wind keeps the quality poor. It’s frustrating because there’s power there, just no shape.
Monday 17th August to Tuesday 26th August – This is a long, disappointing stretch. The swell drops and stays inconsistent, hovering around 2ft to 3ft. The combined energy is weak to moderate (150 to 633). Most of this period has onshore or cross-onshore wind. You’ll see days with light winds but almost no swell, or a bit of swell ruined by the breeze. This break is already inconsistent, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area.
Thursday 27th August – Now, here’s the one glimmer of hope, and it’s a long way off. We’ve got a SW groundswell building to 4ft to 4ft with a period of 16 seconds. The combined swell energy is a solid 748 in the morning and 913 in the afternoon, which is strong. The wind forecast shows a gentle onshore breeze at 9 mph, but it’s blowing from the SW which is technically onshore. The guidance tells me the optimum direction for this point is from the SW, so the swell direction is dead on. It’s a promising call for a better, more lined-up wave, but it’s two weeks away and anything can change.
The Bottom Line: The only date that catches my eye as a possible standout is Thursday 27th August. The swell direction is perfect, and the period is long. If the wind backs off or goes more offshore than forecast, it could be very good at La Chocolatera. For now, it’s just a “keep an eye on it” situation. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or both.
Stay patient. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
265 | 176 | 188 | 1173 | 905 | 844 | 1044 | 832 | 893 | 701 | 614 | 437 | 412 | 424 | 357 | 346 | 358 | 365 | 305 | 726 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:05AM2.35m | 4:14PM2.21m | 4:48AM2.41m | 5:00PM2.23m | 5:29AM2.41m | 5:44PM2.20m | 6:08AM2.34m | 6:27PM2.12m | 6:46AM2.22m | 7:10PM2.00m | 7:24AM2.07m | 7:54PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.04m | 10:15AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.01m | 11:00AM0.20m | 11:10PM0.04m | 11:42AM0.19m | 11:51PM0.13m | 12:23PM0.22m | 00:32AM0.27m | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:12AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.40m | 1:53AM0.59m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 14 |
265 | 176 | 95 | 1173 | 905 | 844 | 1044 | 832 | 893 | 701 | 614 | 437 | 412 | 424 | 167 | 251 | 358 | 91 | 155 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 5 | SW 20 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 10 |
32 | 22 | 188 | — | 45 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 357 | 346 | 5 | 365 | 305 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SW 21 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 9 | W 13 | NW 16 |
1 | 68 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 103 | 4 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | SW 14 |
42 | — | — | 172 | 45 | 63 | 49 | 38 | 75 | 66 | 70 | 123 | 91 | 88 | — | — | 303 | — | — | 726 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 938 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 168 | 174 | 1059 | 40 | 7 | 1052 | 40 | 7 | 1059 | 174 | 7 | 938 | 142 | 7 | 938 | 196 |
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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.











