
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,001 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. 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 | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line.
Alright, mates, been staring at the charts for your neck of the woods and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. We’re starting off with some serious energy – a big, long-period groundswell from the southwest – but the timing is off. The first few days are a tease, but the real standout window is shaping up to be a Monday and Tuesday that are a week and a half away.
Our main spot is La Chocolatera, a south-west facing point break. It’s an inconsistent spot, so when it fires, you gotta jump. And fire it will, eventually. Right now, the water's sitting at a balmy 78.4°, which is a massive 8.1° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s really unusual, so you might not even need a full suit.
The first real pulse shows up on Tuesday, July 7th. We’re looking at a solid 4.9ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wave energy is strong, clocking in at 1148. But here’s the bad news: the wind is cross-onshore. It’s light, so it’s not totally blown out, but it’s putting a ripple on the face. It makes for a marginal session. The tide might be a factor too. The afternoon gets a bit worse with a stronger breeze, so the morning is your best bet that day if you’re desperate for a paddle.
After that, things go flat and rubbish. From Wednesday the 8th right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s a proper drought. We’re talking 12 days of tiny dribble, onshore wind, and generally poor conditions. The swell drops right off, with wave energy falling to pathetic levels (down to 215 at one point). It’s not worth getting wet for, unless you just want to sit on your board and get a tan.
The light at the end of the tunnel is Monday, July 20th. We start to see a new pulse build. The morning is still a bit messy with a light cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting for the second week. By Tuesday, July 21st, we’ve got a proper swell on the increase. The morning of the 21st is looking at 4.9ft from the SW (period 14 seconds) and a massive combined energy of 1597. The wind is onshore, but it’s light from the SW. It’s going to be solid, powerful, and with that long period, it’ll be bowling down the point. Keep in mind, at 4.9ft and with that punch, this is getting into intermediate territory; beginners might find it a handful.
Overall, don’t waste your petrol for the first week and a half. The standout is that Monday the 20th afternoon and Tuesday the 21st. That’s the window to keep your eye on.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1137 | 1109 | 989 | 603 | 532 | 438 | 415 | 415 | 410 | 719 | 875 | 746 | 581 | 573 | 340 | 290 | 313 | 228 | 299 | 290 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:00PM1.71m | 9:21AM1.96m | 10:04PM1.69m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.57m | 2:58AM0.63m | 3:54PM0.54m | 3:58AM0.69m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1137 | 1109 | 989 | 603 | 532 | 438 | 415 | 415 | 410 | 719 | 875 | 746 | 581 | 573 | 340 | 290 | 313 | 228 | 299 | 290 | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 18 | W 17 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | W 15 | W 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SSW 5 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SW 4 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 82 | 5 | 15 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | NW 11 | W 16 | NW 16 | W 15 | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 23 | SW 23 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 4 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
6 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | 19 | 20 | 21 | 51 | 12 | 5 | 41 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 |
— | 96 | 35 | 46 | 41 | — | 23 | 25 | 15 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 15 | — | — | 7 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 730 | 311 | 10 | 687 | 7 | 10 | 1017 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 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.










