Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,571 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 1.8m 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) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and let me break this down for you. It's a bit of a slow burn, but there's a chance if you're willing to wait.
Right off the bat, things are looking a bit grim. The water temperature is sitting at 78°F, which is a whopping 10°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a real anomaly you don't see every day, and it's going to feel like a bath.
The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. From Monday, August 31st right through to the end of that first week, it's all "poor surf conditions" with a light onshore breeze. The swell is there, around 3 ft from the SW, but the quality is just not there. The wave energy is moderate at best, reading between 425 and 863 on the energy scale, but it's just not clean enough.
There's a long gap of small, poor surf until we hit the standout period. Things start to get interesting on Friday, September 4th. We've got a solid 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell rolling in, with a period of 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to between 1281 and 1649, which is strong. The wind is offshore, which is a huge plus, and the mornings are looking the cleanest. That said, the surf is still flagged as "marginal" with a call of "questionable tide conditions". This is your best bet, but it's not a guaranteed classic. The 6 ft swell on Friday afternoon is getting up there, so it'll be a bit strong for beginners, but for the intermediates, it's the best window for a paddle.
Then, just as quickly as it arrived, it fades. From Saturday, September 5th onward, the swell drops back to 4 ft to 5 ft, and the onshore wind returns. The wave energy drops back to moderate levels, and the comments are all "poor" or "marginal" again. There's a few days with a light breeze and a 4 ft, 16-second SW groundswell, but it's nearly always described as "fairly choppy" or "cross-onshore". The whole second week looks like a washout with very little energy, energy values dropping into the low 200s, and tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves.
So, to sum it up: the only real standout is the morning of Friday, September 4th. Get on it if you can, because the rest of the 16 days looks like a long, slow, choppy close-out.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
379 | 287 | 278 | 297 | 273 | 219 | 219 | 264 | 284 | 649 | 607 | 1450 | 1239 | 1571 | 1513 | 940 | 928 | 742 | 639 | 540 | 437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:53AM1.73m | 00:08AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:45AM0.80m | 5:30PM0.51m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
379 | 287 | 88 | 297 | 273 | 205 | 202 | 264 | 145 | 649 | 607 | 1450 | 1239 | 1571 | 1513 | 940 | 928 | 742 | 639 | 540 | 437 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 13 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 19 |
15 | 36 | 278 | 67 | 152 | 39 | 219 | 198 | 17 | 96 | 92 | 5 | 40 | 48 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 5 | SW 14 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 11 | — | W 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | WNW 9 |
8 | 4 | 85 | 82 | 3 | 219 | 35 | 188 | 284 | 23 | 149 | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 18 | 61 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | — |
77 | 98 | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 13 | — | 28 | 26 | 36 | 31 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 687 | 1012 | 7 | 7 | 1053 | 7 | 7 | 1172 | 7 | 7 | 888 | 40 | 7 | 1193 | 174 | 212 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 1053 | 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.











