Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, WSW swell with 650 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
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 coming down the line for this spot.
The outlook for La Chocolatera is a long, slow burn. We're looking at a solid stretch of small, weak surf with tricky winds for the next week and a half. The real action, if you can call it that, doesn't show any real promise until the very end of the run.
Right from the start, Friday morning August 21st, we've got a 2ft southwest swell rolling in, but with a period of 15 seconds, that's a long-period groundswell which can be a bit tricky here. The energy is weak (212), and it's only marginal. It's just not enough.
The pattern continues through the weekend and into the following week. We're looking at tiny waves, mostly 1ft to 2ft, with the swell energy flirting with the 200 mark. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making for a choppy mess. There's a glimmer on Monday morning, August 24th, with a light onshore breeze and 2ft, but it's still a marginal call.
Then, towards the end of the first week, we see a pulse. On Friday morning, August 28th, the swell jumps to 3ft, and the energy kicks up to a moderate 760. The wind is light and onshore, but it's still just a marginal surf. The next day, Saturday August 29th, is the biggest of the period so far, with 6ft of swell. Winds are light and onshore in the morning, and the energy is strong (1739). This is the first real standout, but it's over 5ft, so it's getting a bit too big for beginners. However, it's a long-period swell at 16 seconds, which should wrap in nicely and offer some decent shape at this point.
After that, things drop off again. The energy fades through the end of August and into the first days of September.
Now, the best on offer comes in the second week. On Wednesday morning, September 2nd, the stars align for a moment. We've got only 2ft of swell, but it's a 16-second period groundswell from the southwest. The key is the wind: it's glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy is moderate (366). This is the one window to get a clean, glassy wave. It's small, but it will be perfect. It's a true standout for the quality of the conditions.
A few days later, on Thursday morning, September 3rd, we get another bump. The swell is back to 3ft from the southwest, with a period of 18 seconds, and a light onshore breeze. The energy is moderate (755). It's another marginal call, but it's the best size we've seen in a while with a bit of shape.
So, to be honest, the entire 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. There's a long gap of small, poor surf from now until August 28th. The two standouts are the glassy morning on September 2nd for the cleanest waves, and the 6ft swell on August 29th for the biggest size. Just keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
109 | 132 | 92 | 113 | 97 | 127 | 159 | 157 | 188 | 214 | 129 | 157 | 109 | 76 | 73 | 67 | 81 | 103 | 175 | 95 | 253 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:52PM1.85m | 3:28AM2.02m | 3:29PM1.95m | 3:59AM2.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:58AM0.64m | 9:07PM0.36m | 9:34AM0.53m | 9:41PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 5 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
43 | 32 | 92 | 113 | 83 | 103 | 16 | 157 | 188 | 49 | 129 | 157 | 53 | 76 | 73 | 67 | 32 | 20 | 175 | 95 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 20 |
60 | 132 | 43 | 18 | 97 | 127 | 159 | 69 | 35 | 214 | 30 | 30 | 109 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 81 | 103 | 11 | 71 | 253 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 9 | — | SW 12 | WSW 15 | NW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | W 10 | SW 10 | NW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 5 | SW 10 |
109 | 44 | 41 | 60 | 9 | — | 71 | 21 | 6 | 31 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 56 | 14 | 82 | 13 | 6 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | W 2 | — |
— | — | 28 | 46 | 32 | 19 | — | 13 | 42 | — | 25 | 40 | — | 35 | 34 | 57 | 36 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1055 | 311 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 970 | 40 | 7 | 1122 | 18 | 7 | 730 | 10 | 10 | 1053 | 7 | 7 | 953 | 7 |
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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.











