La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.1° C
3.8° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 701 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 4PM. 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 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. I've got the long-range charts for you, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: this is a pretty grim outlook for La Chocolatera. This point break (Ecuador) is usually a gem, but for the next two weeks plus, it's basically asleep at the wheel.

We've got a stretch here that starts with nothing and just doesn't get going. There's a long gap right from the start with no real surf on offer. The first hint of something surfable is just a tease. You'll see a few little pulses of swell, but the quality is just rotten. Between the 9th and the 22nd of July, every single time slot is marked as poor or marginal. That's a solid two-week stretch of bad news.

The combined swell energy is in the moderate range, with values like (458) and (732), but that's being generous. The water's sitting at a crazy 77°, which is 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, feels like bathwater. The issue is the wind. Almost every session has a "onshore" wind, mostly from the SW, which is blowing straight onto the point. That's a dirty word for a point break.

The only small glimmer might be some mornings when the wind drops to a light breeze. But even then, the swell's small and short-period, with a period of 8 seconds or less for a few days late in the run. That's windswell junk, not proper groundswell. A long period of 15-16 seconds shows up early, but it's wasted with that bad wind.

Honestly, for this entire outlook, I can't recommend a single standout session. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that constant onshore wind and choppy, poor surf conditions. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.2
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1.1
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14
1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
415
415
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635
701
528
581
506
340
290
313
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336
211
215
340
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499
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
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10
SW
15
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20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
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SW
15
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15
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10
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High Tide
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
4:20AM2.31m
4:25PM2.21m
Low Tide
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
10:27AM0.32m
10:44PM-0.05m
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Temp °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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