La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.8° C
5.3° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 719 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. 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 Powerful 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 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 cooking.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, onshore wind junk. The water is way warmer than it should be for this time of year (water temperature anomaly is 5°), so it feels like a bathtub out there, but that’s about the only positive.

The first real chance of anything rideable kicks off on Thursday, 6th August. La Chocolatera (Ecuador) will see a bit of a pulse in the morning. We’re talking about a 3ft swell from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here will be moderate (645). The wind is light and onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy, but there might be a few. It’s a tough call, but it’s the first glimmer.

Friday, 7th August, shapes up a little better. The morning session at La Chocolatera sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the SW, and that period stretches to a very long 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (641). The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not glassy, but that long period will put some shape into the waves. It’s a point break, so it can handle the long period, but it’s inconsistent, and crowds are sometimes a problem. For a point break with that kind of period, it could be offering some nice lines if you’re patient.

After that, things get a bit messy again. We get a couple of days of small, onshore slop. The water might feel warm, but the surf is just not cooperating.

Now, looking way out, there’s something that’s got my attention for the second week. On Tuesday, 18th August, the morning shows a 5ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period. The combined energy is very strong (995), so there’s some serious power behind it. The wind is onshore, but it’s light. This is a long-range call, so treat it with a pinch of salt, but if the alignment is right, that point could have some real grunt. It’s for experienced surfers only if it hits that size, as the swell is over 5ft.

The standout, if you can pick one, is that Friday, 7th August morning. It’s the best balance of size, that long period groundswell, and the lightest wind we see. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest we get to clean.

Don’t expect much otherwise. The rest of the days are filled with poor surf conditions and onshore breezes. We’re looking at a long, blank run with only a few marginal windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WSW
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0.7
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12
0.6
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0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
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13
0.7
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0.6
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0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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159
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96
67
140
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212
282
265
403
492
710
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317
242
193
148
109
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
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WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
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20
SSW
10
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High Tide
6:55PM1.92m
7:15AM2.11m
7:39PM1.86m
7:56AM2.04m
8:30PM1.79m
8:45AM1.95m
9:34PM1.72m
9:46AM1.87m
10:51PM1.70m
11:01AM1.83m
00:13AM1.76m
12:20PM1.85m
1:26AM1.89m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.42m
00:58AM0.42m
1:35PM0.42m
1:39AM0.51m
2:21PM0.45m
2:28AM0.61m
3:17PM0.48m
3:30AM0.70m
4:24PM0.49m
4:47AM0.76m
5:40PM0.46m
6:13AM0.73m
6:54PM0.36m
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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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