
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,384 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
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day window for La Chocolatera is a tough one. It’s an exposed point break that likes a solid SW groundswell, but the charts are showing a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The water is sitting at 78°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be warm, but the waves just aren’t playing ball for a while.
The first real chance to get a wave in comes on Monday, 27th July, but even then, it’s a marginal call. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period—that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is solid at 1238 (moderate). The wind is a gentle onshore breeze from the WSW in the morning, which is okay, but by the afternoon it turns cross-onshore from the W, making it a bit choppy. This spot is a point break, so long-period SW swells can shape up nicely here, but the onshore wind is going to mess with the surface. It’s inconsistent, too, so don’t expect non-stop action. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so you might see a few others out.
Tuesday, 28th July, is similar—5ft to 5ft from the SW, 16-second period, with combined energy up to 1354 (moderate). The wind is onshore from the SW and WSW, so it’s not clean. This is getting into the size where it’s a bit much for beginners, but the wind is the real problem. Wednesday, 29th July, drops to 5ft and 4ft, with a 14-second period, and the wind is lighter (6-9 mph from the SW), but still onshore. The combined energy is 835 to 672 (moderate). Still marginal.
Then from Thursday, 30th July, right through to the end of the outlook on Monday, 10th August, it’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The swell drops below 3ft for most of that, with short periods around 11-12 seconds, and combined energy under 500 (weak). The wind stays onshore, mostly from the SW or WSW, with some cross-onshore days. It’s just not worth paddling out for a surf—the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent onshore wind and weak, short-period waves. There’s a tiny blip on Thursday, 6th August, with a 3ft, 14-second SW swell and a light breeze, but it’s still marginal and the combined energy is only 359 (weak). Not a stand-out.
The best on offer is the Monday morning, 27th July, with that 5ft, 18-second groundswell from the SW. If you’re desperate, that’s the window to try, but don’t expect perfection. After that, it’s a long, flat spell until the end.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
671 | 373 | 447 | 1124 | 1124 | 1165 | 1129 | 1317 | 979 | 833 | 658 | 586 | 444 | 437 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 209 | 199 | 150 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:04AM2.11m | 5:03PM1.99m | 5:36AM2.15m | 5:39PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:10AM0.49m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:44AM0.45m | 11:48PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
671 | 367 | 447 | 1124 | 1124 | 1165 | 1129 | 1317 | 979 | 833 | 658 | 586 | 444 | 437 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 209 | 199 | 150 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
32 | 373 | 306 | 77 | 49 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | 12 | 28 | 102 | 100 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | S 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 19 | WNW 12 |
118 | 114 | 97 | 37 | 49 | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 |
— | 35 | 36 | — | — | 23 | 24 | 20 | — | — | 5 | — | 13 | 29 | 33 | 145 | 101 | 52 | 53 | 36 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1053 | 10 | 7 | 938 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 888 | 28 | 174 | 7 | 168 | 7 | 7 | 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.










