La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.6°C
6.4° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 659 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 7PM. 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 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the 16-day window starts quiet. The first few days, Friday the 11th through to the morning of Wednesday the 23rd, are a real mixed bag, with mostly poor conditions on the cards. There’s a bit of energy around, but the winds aren’t playing ball and the vibe is off. The standout window, what I’d actually paddle out for, looks like it’s gonna be the morning of Wednesday the 23rd. That’s a full 12 days away, so lock it in with a grain of salt, but it’s the only real glimmer we’ve got.

Let’s talk about La Chocolatera. This is a point break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. It’s exposed to the swell, and it’s asking for a solid SW direction, which lines up with what we’ve got. For the first week plus, the onshore wind just kills it. The morning of Friday the 11th has a bit of marginal surf (combined swell energy of 616), with a 4 ft SW groundswell running at a nice long 14 seconds, but it’s blowing straight on at 9 mph. That’s messy. The water is sitting at 80°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year—a solid 6° anomaly, that’s very unusual and will feel weirdly tropical.

The whole thing stays pretty grim through the 22nd. Then, on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd, it all changes for a minute. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the WSW, paired with a decent 14-second period. The energy is weak, only 209, but look at the wind. It’s glassy. Dead calm, 3 mph from the south. That’s the key. Glassy conditions at an inconsistent point break are a rare treat. The waves might be small, but they’ll be clean, and the long period will keep them lined up. Because it’s a point break, the long period is actually a bonus. That’s the only time I’d say to go. After that, the onshore winds come back and it’s back to looking at a flat lake.

So, if you’re patient, mark the 23rd. Otherwise, the forecast is a long, slow blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to have that kind of pattern. Keep an eye on the charts, things can shift.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.2
SW
14
1.3
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14
1
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14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
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19
0.5
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18
0.6
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18
0.5
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18
0.8
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15
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14
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14
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14
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13
0.8
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13
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SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
590
736
363
208
208
170
131
114
152
203
168
362
508
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435
412
407
327
253
205
202
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
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20
SW
15
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15
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15
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20
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20
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15
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20
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20
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High Tide
3:59PM2.21m
4:21AM2.38m
4:40PM2.24m
4:57AM2.35m
5:19PM2.21m
5:32AM2.27m
5:57PM2.13m
6:07AM2.15m
6:35PM2.02m
6:41AM1.99m
7:15PM1.87m
7:18AM1.84m
7:59PM1.72m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.12m
10:35AM0.14m
10:46PM0.16m
11:12AM0.13m
11:23PM0.23m
11:47AM0.16m
00:00AM0.34m
12:23PM0.25m
00:37AM0.47m
1:00PM0.36m
1:15AM0.62m
1:40PM0.49m
1:58AM0.76m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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