La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.0°C
5.8° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,208 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. 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 Powerful10PM (Fri 4th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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 on offer at La Chocolatera over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a tricky run ahead. The surf shows up, but it’s fighting against a persistent onshore wind, and the quality rarely gets a chance to shine. The water is a super warm 79° – that’s about 10° warmer than usual, which is incredibly unusual. You’ll be sweating in your wettie.

The first real chance for a wave comes on Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period, packing a lot of energy (1284). The problem is the wind is straight onshore from the SW at 9 mph. That’s going to make it messy. It’s a point break, so it might handle the direction a bit better than a beach, but the conditions are only marginal. It’s not the best start.

Saturday the 5th of September morning cleans up a little. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, still with a decent 15-second period, and the energy is still good (1032). The wind is lighter, only 6 mph from the SW, but it’s still onshore. It’s a little better, but still not what you’d call clean. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy.

By Sunday the 6th, the swell is fading fast. We’re down to 4ft and the energy drops to 639. The wind stays onshore, and the surf is just poor. Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with energy falling into the 500s. The wind is a constant issue – onshore and moderate.

The rest of the forecast is a long, slow grind. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the 16 days, the swell is small and weak. Most days have energy well under 1000, and the swell height rarely gets above 4ft. The wind is almost always onshore from the SW or WSW, keeping the surface bumpy. There’s no real standout session here. The best of a bad bunch is probably Saturday the 5th of September morning, but even that is just marginal.

Honestly, for a dedicated surfer, this is a tough period. The persistent onshore wind and dropping swell mean the surf is poor or marginal for the entire run. If you’re really keen, you might get a couple of rideable waves on the 5th morning, but don’t expect anything special. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one with the wind blowing straight onto the point.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
16
1.7
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16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
1.1
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13
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13
0.7
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18
0.7
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16
0.9
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16
0.9
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15
1.1
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16
0.8
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18
1.1
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14
1.2
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16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1239
1467
1193
940
928
742
581
471
394
336
300
254
400
375
532
401
466
757
739
729
489
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
W
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
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15
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15
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20
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20
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20
SSW
15
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20
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15
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15
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15
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20
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High Tide
9:17PM1.75m
9:28AM1.78m
10:41PM1.71m
10:53AM1.73m
00:08AM1.78m
12:19PM1.77m
1:19AM1.93m
1:29PM1.89m
2:14AM2.10m
2:26PM2.03m
3:01AM2.25m
3:15PM2.14m
3:42AM2.34m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.45m
3:17AM0.74m
4:05PM0.52m
4:45AM0.80m
5:30PM0.51m
6:17AM0.75m
6:47PM0.43m
7:30AM0.61m
7:49PM0.31m
8:26AM0.45m
8:40PM0.21m
9:14AM0.31m
9:25PM0.14m
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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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