
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 647 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on.
First up, this whole 16-day stretch is a quiet one for La Chocolatera. The water is sitting at a very unusual 80°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s something you’ll feel straight away.
Right now and for the next several days, it’s pretty grim. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, which is making things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate – values like 312 to 460 (moderate energy) but with poor surf conditions. Honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for in this first week. It’s a flat spell.
From Wednesday the 6th of August, we start seeing a bit of a pulse. The swell lifts to 3 ft to 5 ft from the SW, and the period stretches out – 13 to 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell. But even then, the ratings are marginal due to questionable tide or conditions. The combined energy picks up to 463 (moderate) and even jumps to 1070 (strong) on Friday morning the 7th of August. That Friday morning (7th August) is the standout: 5 ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, light offshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph, and the wave energy is strong (1070). That’s your window. The break (Ecuador) is a point, which is ideal for that long-period swell – it won’t close out. But keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and sometimes sees crowds, so get in early.
From the 9th onwards it drops back into the doldrums again – small swell, onshore wind, weak energy. The 10th of August morning has a 3 ft SW groundswell with 16 seconds and light offshore wind, but it’s only marginal and the rest of that day is poor.
In short, don’t waste your time this week. Hold out for Friday the 7th of August – that’s the one to get excited about, but it’s still a bit of a gamble this far out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
763 | 810 | 647 | 444 | 431 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 205 | 164 | 130 | 144 | 140 | 191 | 180 | 114 | 159 | 122 | 96 | 54 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:15AM2.11m | 7:39PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:35PM0.42m | 1:39AM0.51m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 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 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | WSW 12 | SW 13 |
763 | 810 | 647 | 444 | 431 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 205 | 82 | 130 | 114 | 121 | 191 | 180 | 43 | 159 | 122 | 25 | 54 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 9 | S 12 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 28 | 164 | 100 | 144 | 140 | 90 | 58 | 114 | 28 | 41 | 96 | 20 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 8 | NW 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
— | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 66 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 61 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 33 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | SW 7 | SW 5 |
9 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 118 | 73 | 51 | — | 56 | 55 | 71 | 86 | 54 | — | 33 | 19 | — | 35 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 687 | 7 | 7 | 1051 | 28 | 88 | 1078 | 18 | 7 | 1051 | 168 | 143 | 168 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 7 | 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.










