Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,467 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. 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 | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for La Chocolatera. Frankly, it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead. This exposed point break needs a good SW swell and the wind to cooperate, and that's just not happening much over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at a remarkable 79°, which is a whopping 10° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's seriously unusual and will feel like a bath.
The first sniff of anything rideable comes in on Saturday the 29th of August, but it's a marginal call. You've got a 5ft SW groundswell (14 sec period) pumping in, with a solid moderate wave energy (1049). But here's the killer: a 12 mph onshore wind from the SW will be blowing straight into the face. That's going to make it messy and choppy, definitely one for the experienced crew only, and even then, it's not going to be pretty.
Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 3rd of September is a write-off. Swell drops to the 3ft to 4ft range, and the wind stays stubbornly onshore from the SW or WSW. The wave energy stays moderate but the conditions are just poor.
Now, there's a glimmer. Thursday the 4th of September looks like the best bet of the whole outlook. The morning sees a 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 16 second period and strong wave energy (1312). The wind is still onshore from the SW at 9 mph, which is light, but it's still onshore. This long-period groundswell is going to have some serious push and shape at a point break like this, but that onshore wind is the fly in the ointment. It's still a marginal call.
From the 5th of September onwards, we're back into a grind. Swells hang around between 4ft and 5ft, but the wind rarely lets up. It's onshore or cross-onshore from the SW or WSW almost constantly. The wave energy fluctuates, but the quality just isn't there. There's a morning on the 7th of September with lighter 6 mph winds, but the swell is only 4ft.
Looking further out, the morning of Friday the 11th of September has light 6 mph onshore winds again, but the swell is a weak 4ft from the SW. The rest of the period is pretty flat and blown out.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, La Chocolatera looks more like a spot for kite-surfing than for a dedicated paddle session. The only time it might be worth a look is very early Thursday the 4th of September, trusting that light onshore wind stays manageable. But don't expect too much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1016 | 811 | 590 | 509 | 494 | 379 | 336 | 278 | 297 | 273 | 355 | 268 | 224 | 284 | 760 | 607 | 1305 | 1255 | 1467 | 1178 | |
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 | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:40PM2.09m | 5:01AM2.26m | 5:16PM2.11m | 5:33AM2.26m | 5:53PM2.09m | 6:07AM2.22m | 6:33PM2.04m | 6:45AM2.14m | 7:17PM1.96m | 7:28AM2.03m | 8:10PM1.85m | 8:20AM1.90m | 9:17PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.23m | 11:14AM0.27m | 11:21PM0.25m | 11:48AM0.24m | 11:56PM0.30m | 12:25PM0.24m | 00:34AM0.38m | 1:05PM0.29m | 1:18AM0.49m | 1:53PM0.36m | 2:10AM0.62m | 2:51PM0.45m | 3:17AM0.74m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1016 | 811 | 590 | 509 | 494 | 379 | 336 | 278 | 297 | 273 | 355 | 268 | 224 | 171 | 760 | 607 | 1305 | 1255 | 1467 | 1178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
5 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 85 | 65 | 152 | 219 | 219 | 198 | 284 | 116 | 112 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | W 15 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | W 9 | SW 20 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 82 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 188 | 181 | 17 | 149 | — | 2 | 9 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 |
28 | 37 | 51 | 44 | 32 | 85 | 92 | 91 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 32 | 51 | 27 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1148 | 142 | 142 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 1053 | 174 | 142 | 687 | 15 |
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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.











