La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.0° C
5.2° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chocolatera this week:

The surf forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Chocolatera in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast like a hawk. Let’s get into it.

The next 16 days are a real mixed bag for La Chocolatera. This point break is inconsistent, and for much of the run, the wind is going to be a persistent problem. There’s a small window this coming weekend that’s worth circling on the calendar, but overall, you’ll be waiting for clean conditions.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off. Onshore winds from the SW and W are ruining things, with swell around 4ft and a short period (6-7 seconds), making for poor surf. The combined energy is weak to moderate (364 to 291), and the wind is just messing it up.

Friday the 24th is not much better. It’s marginal, with a 3ft SW swell but a much longer period of 21 seconds—that’s proper groundswell, but the wind is cross-onshore, creating wind ripples. The energy is starting to build (933 to 728), but it’s not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday morning the 25th is the best on offer. The wind goes glassy, light from the SSW, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SW with a 19-second period, giving it real punch. The combined energy is strong (754). This is a point break, so that long period will set up nicely. Expect very good surf conditions. It’s small but clean, and for an inconsistent spot, this is a treat. It’s an intermediate wave, and crowds are possible, so get out early.

Sunday morning the 26th is also a gem. Again, glassy conditions with light WNW wind, and a slightly bigger 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds. The energy is strong (814). This is the other best session. If you can only pick one, this is the pick.

After that, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th see the swell bump up to 5ft to 5ft from the SW, with periods dropping to 16-18 seconds. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it marginal. The energy is very strong (over 1211), but the wind is chopping it up. It’s not surfable in a good way.

From Wednesday the 29th right through to the end of the forecast on Thursday the 6th of August, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The swell drops below 4ft, periods shorten to 11-14 seconds, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy fades to weak or moderate (below 468). This is a real dry spell. For an inconsistent spot like this, that’s not unusual.

The water temperature is a very unusual 79°—that’s 9° warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s like a warm bath, so leave the thick wetsuit at home.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the Saturday morning or Sunday morning this weekend. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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24
0.5
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18
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17
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16
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1.4
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Energy kJ
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271
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627
436
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
20
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20
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15
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WNW
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High Tide
10:36PM1.62m
10:40AM1.71m
11:46PM1.59m
11:43AM1.65m
00:54AM1.61m
12:46PM1.65m
1:51AM1.67m
1:42PM1.70m
2:39AM1.76m
2:30PM1.77m
3:20AM1.86m
3:12PM1.84m
3:57AM1.96m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.60m
4:28AM0.83m
5:17PM0.63m
5:37AM0.89m
6:21PM0.62m
6:47AM0.88m
7:20PM0.57m
7:47AM0.82m
8:10PM0.49m
8:36AM0.75m
8:54PM0.40m
9:19AM0.67m
9:33PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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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