La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.5° C
4.1° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 710 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. 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 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Look, we've got a bit of a frustrating picture for the next couple of weeks here. The core issue is that we have a consistent, long-period groundswell from the southwest hitting the coast, but the wind is almost never on our side. This isn't one of those classic clean setups; it's a run of onshore and cross-onshore winds that are just messing with the potential. Good news is, it's not going to stay this way forever, and there are a couple of moments that might just be worth a paddle out if you're patient.

The first break to look at is La Chocolatera. It’s a point break rated for intermediates, but it’s inconsistent, so don't expect a wave every set. The water is a very unusual 78°F at the start, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can go with a spring suit if you’ve got one.

The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 8th through to Sunday the 13th is just pain. We've got a solid 3ft to 4ft of SW swell with a very long period (15-16 seconds), and the combined swell energy is moderate, sitting around 646 (weak). But the wind is blowing straight onshore from the SW at 12 mph, turning what could be a good wave into a lumpy, poor mess. The scores for those days are basically zero.

We start seeing a glimmer of hope on Friday the 10th morning, with a "marginal" call, and a light breeze from the SW. The swell is still there at 4ft and 16 seconds, but the tide or something is making it tricky. Saturday the 11th is also just marginal. Nothing to get excited about.

The best of a bad bunch shows up on Saturday morning, July 18th. We get a light, almost glassy wind from the SW at just 3 mph. The swell is a smaller 3ft from the SW, but that light wind could mean a brief window of clean, lined-up waves on the point. The period drops to 12 seconds, so it’s not the super long stuff that can be tricky. If you’re desperate for a surf, that’s the morning to target. Keep in mind, as an inconsistent spot, you might be waiting a while, but when it comes, it could be fun.

From the 19th onward, it’s back to the same story: onshore winds ruining a solid swell base. The week starting the 21st has some cross-onshore winds which is at least a change, but still not great. There’s a brief "marginal" call on Monday afternoon the 20th with light cross-onshore wind and a small 3ft from the SW.

Honestly, this 16-day window is tough. The swell energy is there but the wind isn't. It's not a complete blank, but you have to be willing to take a low-percentage gamble on those marginal mornings. Barring that, the wind is too strong and too onshore for a proper paddle session.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the wind forecasts, and if that Saturday morning glass-off materialises, you know where to be.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
603
532
438
415
415
410
635
701
528
581
573
340
290
308
228
304
290
347
395
164
238
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
20
SW
20
SSW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
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on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
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on
High Tide
10:04PM1.69m
10:19AM1.93m
11:15PM1.72m
11:24AM1.93m
00:27AM1.80m
12:32PM1.96m
1:33AM1.92m
1:37PM2.02m
2:34AM2.06m
2:37PM2.10m
3:29AM2.20m
3:33PM2.17m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.54m
3:58AM0.69m
4:56PM0.49m
5:08AM0.71m
6:02PM0.40m
6:22AM0.67m
7:06PM0.29m
7:33AM0.59m
8:07PM0.17m
8:36AM0.49m
9:03PM0.06m
9:34AM0.39m
9:55PM-0.02m
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6:28
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6:29
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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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