Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 838 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First up, we’re looking at La Chocolatera. It’s a point break that can turn it on, but it’s inconsistent, so it takes the right setup to work. The whole 16-day window is a tough one, honestly. There’s really no stand-out session to get excited about, but let me walk you through it chronologically so you know what you’re dealing with.
Starting from Monday the 17th of August through to late August, it’s pretty grim. The wind is mostly onshore, blowing from the SW or WSW at 9 to 16 mph, with the swell hanging around 2 ft to 5 ft. The period is often in that longer groundswell range, over 14 seconds, but the wind just kills it. The wave energy is moderate for the first few days (combined energy around 518 to 852), but the surf conditions are consistently rated poor. Even Wednesday the 19th, when we see 5 ft SW swell at 13 seconds (energy reading 852), it’s onshore and messy.
Moving through to the end of August, we get a period where the swell drops a little—down to around 2 ft or so—and the period jumps to 18 seconds on the 23rd and 24th. That’s very long period groundswell, which for a point break should be magic, but with onshore wind at 9-12 mph, it’s just not clean. Energy is moderate (200-278 range), and the conditions are still poor.
Now, on Friday the 28th of August morning, we see a spike. Swell hitting 4 ft from the WSW, with a period of 18 seconds and a combined energy of 1178—strong wave energy. The wind is light from the SSW, so it’s cross-onshore, only light with small ripples. That’s the closest to something surfable, but it’s flagged as marginal, not good. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but I wouldn’t drive for it.
Saturday the 29th morning is similar: 5 ft SW at 16 seconds, strong energy at 1288, light onshore wind. Still only marginal. After that, the swell fades again through the start of September, with winds staying onshore or cross-onshore and most surf days rated poor.
The water temperature is 79°F, and with an anomaly of 10°F, it’s far warmer than normal for the time of year. That’s very unusual.
To be blunt: there’s no good surf in this 16-day window for La Chocolatera. The wind is almost always onshore, and even when the swell has size and long period, the quality just isn’t there. If you have a kite, it might be worth looking at the bigger days with that cross-onshore wind, because for a paddle surfer, it’s a lean run.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the long-range forecasts—these calm spells don’t last forever around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
401 | 477 | 355 | 350 | 387 | 380 | 838 | 320 | 224 | 127 | 192 | 139 | 132 | 92 | 111 | 106 | 127 | 159 | 157 | 188 | |
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 | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:10PM2.00m | 7:24AM2.07m | 7:54PM1.86m | 8:04AM1.90m | 8:43PM1.71m | 8:48AM1.74m | 9:43PM1.59m | 9:45AM1.61m | 11:00PM1.52m | 10:59AM1.54m | 00:23AM1.53m | 12:18PM1.56m | 1:28AM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.40m | 1:53AM0.59m | 2:27PM0.51m | 2:39AM0.74m | 3:18PM0.62m | 3:36AM0.87m | 4:23PM0.70m | 4:53AM0.95m | 5:41PM0.71m | 6:18AM0.94m | 6:52PM0.65m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
401 | 131 | 106 | 350 | 387 | 253 | 838 | 320 | 109 | 75 | 192 | 139 | 102 | 92 | 111 | 106 | 101 | 17 | 157 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2 | 477 | 355 | 4 | 3 | 380 | 12 | 28 | 224 | 127 | 107 | 109 | 132 | 11 | 9 | 97 | 127 | 159 | 69 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 11 | NW 13 | — | NW 13 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | — | SW 12 | SW 15 | NW 14 |
4 | 2 | 7 | — | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 44 | 23 | 10 | — | 71 | 33 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 |
111 | — | — | 145 | 226 | — | — | 151 | — | 86 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 12 | 21 | — | 19 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 802 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 196 | 174 | 1122 | 174 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 938 | 7 | 10 | 730 | 2 |
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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.











