Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,239 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at a pretty challenging stretch ahead for the local lineup.
The main issue is that for the next ten days or so, we’re stuck in a pattern where the wind is almost always smashing the break from the same direction as the swell. That onshore flow is cooking any chance of a clean face. We’re looking at a run of about eight days, from Tuesday the 25th of August all the way through the 2nd of September, where you might as well leave the board in the garage – the surf is poor and the conditions are not worth the paddle out.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Friday the 28th of August. The swell is building, with a moderate wave energy reading (858), but the wind is still onshore. It’s marginal at best. This trend continues into the weekend. Saturday the 29th sees the biggest swell of the early period, around 5ft, with strong wave energy (1118), but again, that wind is ruining it. It’s not until the morning of Friday the 4th of September that we finally get a decent window. The swell is 5ft from the SW with moderate wave energy (1149), and the wind is light from the SSW, which is nearly offshore. This makes it the first genuinely worthwhile session. The following morning, Saturday the 5th of September, looks even better. We’ve got clean conditions with a slight air and a solid 5ft SW swell. The combined wave energy is 894, and with the wind off the land, the wave faces should be glassy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. It’s an inconsistent break, so you might wait a while between sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Because the swell period is 14 seconds, expect some longer lulls between sets, which actually makes paddling out a bit easier, and the waves will have decent shape. That Saturday morning is the standout – absolutely the best on offer in this forecast.
Later into the second week, we get a few more mornings with light wind and a 4ft swell, like Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September, but the wave energy falls away again, and it’s just not the same quality.
So, to sum it up: it’s a rough start with a long dry spell. The real action, if you can call it that, is the window from Friday the 4th through Saturday the 5th of September. If you can only get out once, make it that Saturday morning.
Stay frothy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
109 | 76 | 73 | 67 | 81 | 107 | 175 | 132 | 336 | 835 | 874 | 1239 | 1074 | 1016 | 811 | 599 | 509 | 431 | 292 | 287 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:10PM1.74m | 2:54AM1.88m | 2:52PM1.85m | 3:28AM2.02m | 3:29PM1.95m | 3:59AM2.13m | 4:05PM2.03m | 4:30AM2.21m | 4:40PM2.09m | 5:01AM2.26m | 5:16PM2.11m | 5:33AM2.26m | 5:53PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.76m | 8:30PM0.45m | 8:58AM0.64m | 9:07PM0.36m | 9:34AM0.53m | 9:41PM0.29m | 10:07AM0.42m | 10:14PM0.24m | 10:41AM0.33m | 10:47PM0.23m | 11:14AM0.27m | 11:21PM0.25m | 11:48AM0.24m | 11:56PM0.30m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 6 |
109 | 76 | 73 | 39 | 52 | 23 | 18 | 132 | 232 | 835 | 874 | 1239 | 1074 | 1016 | 811 | 599 | 509 | 431 | 88 | 287 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 20 | SSW 5 | WSW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 12 | WSW 19 | SW 12 |
16 | 25 | 25 | 67 | 81 | 107 | 175 | 71 | 336 | 8 | 149 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 292 | 37 | 278 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 14 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 21 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | W 15 | SW 18 |
2 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 14 | 82 | 13 | 112 | 79 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 4 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — |
70 | 64 | 46 | — | 39 | — | — | 17 | 12 | — | 13 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 34 | 59 | 53 | 55 | — | 64 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 1053 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 40 | 143 | 1053 | 10 | 10 | 1189 | 40 | 399 | 1193 | 14 |
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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.











