La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.0° C
4.9° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 772 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. 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 4AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are looking pretty grim. The swell is small and the wind is mostly onshore, keepin’ things messy. We’re looking at a stretch of poor surf conditions right through the first week of the forecast. The water temperature is a whopping 79°, which is a massive 9° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, like bathwater. But don’t get too excited, because the waves just aren’t cooperating.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, July 24th, with a morning session at La Chocolatera. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SW, but the period is a long 21 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 900 (moderate), and with a light breeze from the SW, it could clean up. The problem is, the forecast is still only calling it marginal, so don’t expect perfection. This spot is a point break, so it should handle that long-period swell better than a beach break, but it’s also inconsistent, so you might be waiting between sets. Crowds are possible here.

The real standout, the one that’s got my heart racin’, is the morning of Tuesday, July 28th. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. The wind is light from the WSW, which is offshore here – that’s a major positive for clean, glassy faces. The combined energy is a strong 1293 (strong). This is the best wave energy on offer, and with that offshore wind, La Chocolatera should be firing. It’s an intermediate-level wave, so it’s good for most of us, but at 5 ft, beginners might find it a bit of a handful. The morning of Wednesday, July 29th, looks similar with 5 ft and light offshore winds, so that’s another solid backup.

After that, things start to fade. The swell drops back down, and the onshore wind returns. By the time we get into the first week of August, we’re back to small, weak waves and poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a right-off. The second week offers a couple of promising windows, with the absolute best bet being the morning of Tuesday, July 28th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a ways out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got the makings of a proper session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:44PM1.95m
8:09AM2.11m
8:36PM1.82m
8:54AM1.97m
9:32PM1.71m
9:44AM1.83m
10:36PM1.62m
10:40AM1.71m
11:46PM1.59m
11:43AM1.65m
00:54AM1.61m
12:46PM1.65m
1:51AM1.67m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.37m
1:48AM0.39m
2:30PM0.45m
2:36AM0.56m
3:21PM0.53m
3:28AM0.72m
4:16PM0.60m
4:28AM0.83m
5:17PM0.63m
5:37AM0.89m
6:21PM0.62m
6:47AM0.88m
7:20PM0.57m
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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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