
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 886 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty here. It’s shaping up to be a bit of a waiting game for us, so let’s get into it.
The next week and a half is going to feel pretty slow. We’re looking at a stretch where, honestly, the surf just isn’t doing us any favors. The waves are small and the conditions are mostly messy. There’s a long gap with no real recommendations from Wednesday morning through the following Monday afternoon. It’s a stretch of poor surf conditions and barely-surfable, junky little waves. It’s the kind of spell where you’d be better off doing a deep clean of your board bag because you won’t be missing much out there.
However, things start to wake up around Friday the 14th. It’s not a classic, but the swell starts to push up a bit more, with the direction looking more solid. It’s still marginal, but at least we’re getting some energy in the water. The wind is the key, and we see some lighter breezes around then which will help clean it up a touch. It’s still going to be a bit raw, but it’s the first sign of life.
The real standout is the latter part of the run. Thursday the 20th is the one to circle. The swell is pushing up to a solid 5.2ft, with a nice 16 second period, and the energy is strong. That's a proper pulse of groundswell. The wind is forecast to be light and mostly on it, which is what we want to see. This is where La Chocolatera will finally live up to its name. It's a point break that loves this sort of long-period SW groundswell. The direction is right on the money for its optimum. The main caveat is that it’s inconsistent, so you'll need to be patient between sets, but the sets that come through will be worth the wait. The water is a very unusual 77.7°, which is almost 9° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a big deal, so a boardshorts session is definitely on the cards.
For this late-week pulse, the swell will be around 5.2ft, which is getting too big for the beginners, but is fine for the intermediates. It's not huge, but it has some push. Just remember, with a period that long at a point break like this, it should link up nicely. The early outlook for this is promising but, as with anything that far out, things can change. Let's just hope it stays on track.
Remember, the early part of this run is a write-off, but that Thursday the 20th has the potential to be a gem. Stay patient.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 132 | 212 | 282 | 265 | 403 | 492 | 886 | 668 | 459 | 327 | 242 | 196 | 151 | 139 | 255 | 293 | 307 | 212 | 306 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:31PM1.94m | 2:26AM2.06m | 2:31PM2.05m | 3:18AM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:29AM0.64m | 7:58PM0.24m | 8:33AM0.50m | 8:53PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 6 |
178 | 132 | 212 | 282 | 265 | 240 | 492 | 886 | 668 | 459 | 327 | 242 | 196 | 151 | 112 | 255 | 293 | 261 | 212 | 306 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — | SSW 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 15 |
25 | 130 | 53 | 15 | 194 | 403 | 142 | 14 | — | 13 | 14 | 49 | 67 | 129 | 139 | 30 | 126 | 307 | 211 | 111 | 218 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 9 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
35 | 17 | 118 | 125 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 69 | 236 | 28 | 19 | 109 | 17 | 151 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SW 10 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — |
— | 16 | 129 | — | 15 | — | — | 137 | 16 | — | 18 | 17 | 55 | 40 | 23 | — | 27 | 22 | 31 | 77 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 938 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 687 | 7 | 174 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 14 | 316 | 1051 | 174 |
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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.











