La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.1° C
3.9° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 492 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. 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 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.


Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve been chewing on the numbers for this stretch of coast. It’s a grim story, plain and simple. The wind is the enemy, blowing straight onshore from the SW for nearly the whole first week and a half. That’s a recipe for choppy, blown-out junk.

The swell is small, mostly in the 3 to 4 ft range, but it’s all windswell. The energy is weak to moderate, with readings mostly between 300 and 400 (moderate wave energy), which is a lot of push for not much quality. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

The first real hope is way off on Monday, July 20th. The morning at La Chocolatera shows a pulse. The swell is supposed to hit 5 ft from the SW, with the energy jumping to 805 (strong wave energy). The wind is light from the SW, so it’s still onshore, but light enough it might be okay. It’s listed as marginal, meaning the tide will be key, but it’s the best thing we’ve got. Thursday, July 23rd morning also has a 5 ft swell, again from the SW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be lumpy, and the energy is 439 (moderate wave energy). There’s a late tease on Friday, July 24th, with a very long period swell (23 seconds) from the SW, but the height is a tiny 2 ft, and the energy is 769 (strong wave energy). That’s a classic groundswell that’s just too weak to break.

The standout is the morning of Monday, July 20th. That 5 ft swell from the SW with light wind is the only window that looks like it might produce a rideable wave. It’s a gamble, but it’s the only one. The spot is La Chocolatera (Ecuador), a point break that’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t fire often, and when it does, it can get crowded. It’s for intermediate surfers, so beginners should be careful with that 5 ft swell.

It’s a rough outlook, but it tends not to stay this flat for long around here. Keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Direction
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0.9
SW
13
0.9
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14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
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14
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14
0.9
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14
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12
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13
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13
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13
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12
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12
0.9
SW
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
313
235
299
295
295
336
248
304
345
335
492
346
386
357
363
321
301
282
236
101
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
1:37PM2.02m
2:34AM2.06m
2:37PM2.10m
3:29AM2.20m
3:33PM2.17m
4:20AM2.31m
4:25PM2.21m
5:09AM2.38m
5:16PM2.20m
5:55AM2.39m
6:05PM2.15m
6:40AM2.34m
6:54PM2.06m
Low Tide
7:33AM0.59m
8:07PM0.17m
8:36AM0.49m
9:03PM0.06m
9:34AM0.39m
9:55PM-0.02m
10:27AM0.32m
10:44PM-0.05m
11:18AM0.28m
11:31PM-0.01m
12:07PM0.28m
00:17AM0.08m
12:55PM0.31m
1:02AM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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