Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,467 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 1.7m 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) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, fair suck of the sauce bottle, but it's a pretty flat and quiet run ahead. There's a solid gap of days with nothing worth paddling out for right from the start, and it's not until Thursday the 3rd of September that we get a sniff of something, and even then it's only a marginal call. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf, so if you're hanging for a wave, you might be better off checking the forecasts again in a few days.
The only spot on the radar is La Chocolatera, a point break that's exposed to the SW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The first few days are a total bust – 31 August through to Wednesday 2 September are all a no-go with poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly onshore, and the swell is tiny, around 2 ft to 4 ft, with combined energy weak to moderate (between 422 and 610). Not a single wave worth chasing.
We finally see a glimmer on Thursday morning the 3rd of September. The swell is 3 ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and combined energy is moderate at 768. The wind is light and onshore from the SSW, but the surf is still only marginal. This is a classic case of a long-period SW groundswell – it'll have plenty of energy and shape, but with that period, it might break a bit too straight on a point, and the sets will be spaced out. Still, it's the best we've seen. The afternoon gets blown out with a moderate breeze.
Friday the 4th of September morning is the only real standout in the whole outlook. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SW, with a long period of 16 seconds and combined energy at a strong 1283. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the WSW, so it's not perfect, but it's the cleanest we'll get. The afternoon has a moderate onshore breeze, which kills it. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are marginal, with the swell dropping back to 4 ft-5 ft, and the wind is either light onshore or cross-onshore. The Monday the 7th of September and Tuesday the 8th are back to marginal with tiny 3 ft-4 ft swell.
After that, from Wednesday the 9th of September through to the end of the run on Tuesday the 15th of September, it's all poor surf conditions. The swell is consistently small, from 2 ft to 4 ft, and combined energy drops from 847 down to 275 by the end. The wind is a mix of gentle to moderate onshore breezes. Nothing to get excited about.
So, in short, there's a long gap of no surf until the 3rd of September, and even then, it's a marginal offering. The best chance is Friday morning the 4th of September at La Chocolatera when the swell pushes 5 ft from the SW with a long period and strong energy. But it's a one-hit wonder, and after that, it's back to the doldrums. For a spot that's inconsistent, this blank run is pretty normal for the area. Hang tight, and check back in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed 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 | 301 | 273 | 219 | 219 | 224 | 284 | 649 | 607 | 1305 | 1239 | 1467 | 1193 | 1045 | 928 | 742 | 630 | 540 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:33AM2.26m | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 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 | 301 | 273 | 205 | 202 | 224 | 145 | 649 | 607 | 1305 | 1239 | 1467 | 1193 | 1045 | 928 | 742 | 630 | 540 | 394 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 13 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
15 | 36 | 278 | 65 | 152 | 41 | 219 | 198 | 284 | 96 | 92 | 5 | 40 | 48 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 62 | 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 15 | SSW 5 | SW 14 | — | NW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | W 11 | — | SW 22 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
8 | 4 | 85 | 82 | 3 | 219 | 35 | 188 | 181 | 23 | 149 | — | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 18 | 9 | 10 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 |
75 | 95 | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 27 | — | 28 | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | 22 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 1080 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 7 | 7 | 1172 | 10 | 7 | 1053 | 168 | 7 | 1193 | 311 | 174 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 730 | 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.











