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
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for La Chocolatera.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few weeks are looking pretty grim for decent waves. We've got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The surf is there, but the wind is just wrecking it. For the first week and a half, from Sunday the 30th of August right through to around Tuesday the 8th of September, it's a write-off. Onshore wind from the southwest is blowing hard and messy, making everything choppy and unrideable. The wave energy is moderate, but it doesn't matter when the wind's that bad.
There’s a small glimmer of hope, but it’s not exactly a game-changer. On Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, the wind drops right out to a light 3 mph from the south-southwest. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 12 seconds and moderate energy (489). It’s described as marginal, but with that glassy morning, you might sneak a couple of clean ones if you’re quick. The swell direction is right on the money for this exposed point break.
Things get a bit more interesting around Friday the 4th of September. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the southwest, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps up to a strong 1290. The morning is looking clear with light west-southwest winds at 6 mph, which is onshore but light enough to keep it clean. This is probably your best bet across the whole outlook – that bigger, longer-period swell with manageable wind. Just be aware, at 5 ft it’s getting a bit solid for beginners.
After that, it fades back into the doldrums. The swell sticks around but the wind picks right back up. We get a few more marginal mornings, like on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September, with lighter winds and 3 ft swell, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
By the second week, the pattern holds. There's a tease on Sunday the 13th of September with a very long 19-second period swell, but it’s only 2 ft and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s just not happening.
Bottom line: If you're desperate, the standouts are the glassy Wednesday morning the 2nd for a quick session, or the bigger, cleaner Friday morning the 4th. Otherwise, it’s a long, frustrating wait. The water temperature is pretty average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. Crowds at La Chocolatera can show up sometimes, but honestly, with this forecast, you might have the place to yourself.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | 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 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
590 | 509 | 494 | 341 | 287 | 278 | 297 | 273 | 314 | 268 | 224 | 360 | 649 | 607 | 1305 | 1255 | 1467 | 1193 | 940 | 928 | 742 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:28AM1.78m | 10:41PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:05PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
590 | 509 | 494 | 341 | 287 | 91 | 297 | 273 | 314 | 268 | 224 | 171 | 649 | 607 | 1305 | 1255 | 1467 | 1193 | 940 | 928 | 742 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 6 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 5 |
6 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 278 | 67 | 152 | 219 | 219 | 198 | 360 | 168 | 149 | 2 | 39 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 15 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | W 9 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 13 | W 12 | — | WNW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 9 | — | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | 8 | 4 | 85 | 82 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 188 | 106 | 46 | 3 | — | 11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | — |
40 | 44 | 37 | 103 | 98 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 162 | 33 | — | 22 | 9 | 43 | 28 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1051 | 142 | 142 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1078 | 7 | 7 | 888 | 174 | 7 | 1122 | 21 | 143 | 730 | 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.











