
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,101 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ll be honest with you, mate. This one’s a tough read. The guidance points to La Chocolatera as the only spot with any real potential in the 16-day window, but the finder data tells a pretty grim story. This is a classic case of a spot that’s inconsistent, and this forecast window is a real dry spell.
We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions stretching from the start of the outlook right through to the end. The swell is present, but it’s just not lining up. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is a whopping 10° warmer than normal for this time of year — that’s very unusual, and it’s the only thing that’s a bit out of the ordinary.
The first potential surf we see kicks off on Tuesday, July 28th, but it’s a no-go. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1195. That sounds promising, but the wind is howling onshore from the SW at 12 mph, ruining any chance of a clean wave. The afternoon is much the same — a slight drop in wind, but still onshore and marginal.
Wednesday, July 29th, sees a similar story: 5ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore at 9 mph, making it choppy. The energy drops to moderate (774). The trend continues for the rest of the week and into the next. The swell slowly fades from 4ft down to 2ft, and the period drops from 14 seconds down to 11 seconds, or even a short 7-second period on August 10th. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface messy.
There’s a faint glimmer on Friday, August 7th, with a 3ft SW swell, but the period jumps back up to a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (568). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which might give a few clean-ish waves if the tide is right, but it’s still a marginal call at best. The rest of the second week is a washout — tiny swell (2ft to 2ft), mostly onshore winds, and consistently poor surf quality.
The standout (if you can call it that) is the very first day, Tuesday, July 28th, and the morning of Friday, August 7th, simply because the swell is the biggest and the period is long. But for a point break like La Chocolatera, a long period SW groundswell is normally a good thing, but not when it’s being hammered by onshore wind. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, which matches the guidance, but the onshore wind kills it. With the combined energy being strong on the 28th (1195), it’s a shame the wind is so bad. For a point break with inconsistent surf, this is a real letdown.
Mate, I’m not going to sugarcoat it: there’s really nothing to get excited about here. The surf quality is poor across the board. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest. It’s a blank run, and for an inconsistent spot like La Chocolatera, this kind of dry spell is more normal than not. Keep an eye on the swell direction, but as it stands, leave your board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1129 | 1101 | 805 | 763 | 810 | 586 | 444 | 431 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 205 | 164 | 133 | 144 | 140 | 191 | 180 | 114 | 159 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:57AM1.96m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:31AM2.05m | 4:28PM1.96m | 5:04AM2.11m | 5:03PM1.99m | 5:36AM2.15m | 5:39PM1.99m | 6:07AM2.17m | 6:16PM1.97m | 6:40AM2.15m | 6:55PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.32m | 9:58AM0.60m | 10:09PM0.27m | 10:35AM0.53m | 10:43PM0.24m | 11:10AM0.49m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:44AM0.45m | 11:48PM0.28m | 12:19PM0.43m | 00:22AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.42m | 00:58AM0.42m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
1129 | 1101 | 805 | 763 | 810 | 586 | 444 | 431 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 205 | 164 | 133 | 114 | 101 | 191 | 180 | 53 | 159 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 5 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 7 | — | SW 18 | SW 6 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
17 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | 51 | 28 | 102 | 100 | 144 | 140 | 92 | 76 | 114 | 51 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 8 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
— | — | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 59 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 5 |
49 | 46 | — | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 45 | 99 | — | 37 | 65 | 51 | 49 | 56 | 101 | 41 | — | 32 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 1051 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1055 | 10 | 174 | 1068 | 15 | 7 | 1051 | 168 | 7 | 1053 | 21 | 7 | 888 | 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.










