
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,542 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening with our local surf over the next couple of weeks. It’s not gonna be a classic run, that’s for sure. There’s a long window of pretty ordinary conditions, but a couple of sessions might just be worth a look if you’re patient.
The main event here is a point break called La Chocolatera. It’s an inconsistent spot, so it takes a bit of luck to catch it at its best, and it’s exposed to a SW swell. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a total no-go with poor surf conditions and onshore winds. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy reading just 351 (weak) and 280 (weak) on Wednesday. Thursday morning sees a short, weak 4ft SW swell with a period of only 7 seconds (short period), but the wind is still on it, so it’s messy.
We finally get a glimmer on Friday the 24th morning. The swell drops to 3ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 21 seconds (very long period groundswell). The combined energy is 933 (moderate). It’s still only a marginal call, but the wind is a gentle onshore breeze. This long period could make for some nice lines off the point, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. The afternoon is similar, but the energy drops to 751 (moderate).
Saturday the 25th morning is the best of the first week. The sky is clear, with a light cross-onshore breeze, and the swell is 3ft from the SW with a 19-second period (very long period). The energy is 754 (moderate). It’s a marginal surf forecast, but that light wind and long period could clean it up nicely for a few waves. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s not a circus.
The following week gets a bit more interesting in terms of size, but the wind stays a problem. From Sunday the 27th to Tuesday the 29th, the swell builds to 5ft and 5ft from the SW, with periods around 16 seconds. The energy is strong, hitting 1254 (strong) on Monday morning. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it either choppy or just messy. The water looks less like a surf zone and more like a kiteboarding zone with that strong wind and poor quality.
The last few days of the month and into August are a flat, blown-out mess. From Wednesday the 30th July all the way through to Wednesday the 6th of August, the swell is tiny, the wind is on it, and the energy is weak (between 224 and 581). There’s one morning on Monday the 3rd of August with a 3ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and a light wind from the SW that’s onshore, but it’s only a marginal 1 out of 10. It’s pretty grim.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 25th of July morning. The clean conditions from the light wind and the very long period (19 seconds) groundswell from the SW could make for some surprisingly good, lined-up waves off the point, even if the swell is only 3ft. Just be aware that long period swells can be a bit tricky, but for La Chocolatera, it’s the best offer we’ve got.
Overall, it’s a long stretch of ordinary to poor conditions. Don’t hold your breath for a classic. The forecast can always change, but for now, pick your window carefully.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SW 6 | SW 26 | SW 7 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 101 | 120 | 158 | 349 | 271 | 647 | 548 | 459 | 627 | 436 | 607 | 671 | 455 | 441 | 1124 | 1124 | 1542 | 1367 | 1333 | 979 | |
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 | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:44AM1.83m | 10:36PM1.62m | 10:40AM1.71m | 11:46PM1.59m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM0.60m | 4:28AM0.83m | 5:17PM0.63m | 5:37AM0.89m | 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 | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | 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 |
142 | 101 | 96 | 158 | 125 | 200 | 198 | 129 | 459 | 627 | 436 | 607 | 671 | 367 | 441 | 1124 | 1124 | 1542 | 1367 | 1333 | 979 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 10 |
64 | 64 | 59 | 47 | 78 | 271 | 647 | 548 | 104 | 68 | 62 | 61 | 118 | 455 | 306 | 80 | 49 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 10 |
14 | 14 | 106 | 105 | 349 | 51 | 88 | 74 | 79 | 59 | 72 | 26 | 23 | 114 | 97 | 50 | 17 | 3 | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — |
131 | 101 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 15 | — | 17 | 28 | — | 34 | — | 20 | 15 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1053 | 2 | 7 | 1051 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1053 | 40 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 938 | 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.










