
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,286 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks at La Chocolatera.
Straight up, this is a tough outlook. We’ve got a run of surf that is mostly marginal, and for many days the conditions just aren’t coming together. The real standout window is this coming Monday, the 27th of July, and Tuesday the 28th. That’s where the energy peaks.
For the week ahead, we start from now with Friday morning, the 24th of July. There’s some swell from the SW at 3 ft, with a very long period of 21 seconds. The water temperature is a remarkable 79 °F, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year. But the breeze is light and onshore, and the overall energy is moderate (903). It’s just not clean, so it looks marginal.
Saturday morning, the 25th, is similar, 3 ft from the SW, period 19 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore, creating small wind ripples. Not great. The swell size stays modest through Sunday.
Now, the best bet. Monday, the 27th of July morning – La Chocolatera. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1190). The wind is a light onshore breeze. This is the peak of the run, with the most push and shape. It’s also worth noting the break is a point, which suits these longer-period groundswells better than a beach. It is inconsistent here, so patience will be key, and being a point, it can get busy as crowds are sometimes an issue.
Tuesday, the 28th of July morning is another solid shout. Swell is 5 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with very strong combined energy (1293). Again, the wind is a light onshore breeze, but this is the biggest swell of the period. For experienced surfers, this will offer the most power, but the inconsistent nature of the break still applies.
After Tuesday, the swell slowly drops off. Wednesday the 29th is still rideable at 5 ft, but the energy tails off. From Thursday the 30th onwards, the size drops below 3 ft regularly, and by the start of August, we hit a long stretch of poor conditions with small, weak swell and mostly onshore winds. There’s a gap from about the 31st of July right through to the 8th of August where the surf is consistently rated poor. Not much to get excited about there.
So, to sum it up: the best odds lie with Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. It’s not classic, but it’s the most fun on offer. Keep an eye on the tides, and don’t expect perfection.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
647 | 548 | 459 | 627 | 436 | 607 | 671 | 373 | 447 | 1124 | 1124 | 1165 | 1255 | 1101 | 979 | 763 | 658 | 586 | 560 | 437 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.65m | 00:54AM1.61m | 12:46PM1.65m | 1:51AM1.67m | 1:42PM1.70m | 2:39AM1.76m | 2:30PM1.77m | 3:20AM1.86m | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:57AM1.96m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:31AM2.05m | 4:28PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.62m | 6:47AM0.88m | 7:20PM0.57m | 7:47AM0.82m | 8:10PM0.49m | 8:36AM0.75m | 8:54PM0.40m | 9:19AM0.67m | 9:33PM0.32m | 9:58AM0.60m | 10:09PM0.27m | 10:35AM0.53m | 10:43PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
168 | 548 | 459 | 627 | 436 | 607 | 671 | 367 | 447 | 1124 | 1124 | 1165 | 1255 | 1101 | 979 | 763 | 658 | 586 | 560 | 437 | 411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 5 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 5 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 5 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 |
647 | 122 | 104 | 68 | 42 | 61 | 118 | 373 | 306 | 15 | 49 | 10 | 21 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 22 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 13 | — | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 |
88 | 71 | 78 | 41 | 72 | 26 | 118 | 114 | 24 | 51 | 17 | 3 | 17 | — | 7 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 102 | 83 | 24 | 27 | — | — | 15 | 7 | — | 19 | 9 | 20 | 15 | — | 7 | 12 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 953 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1172 | 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.










