La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.1° C
3.9° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 492 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. 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 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you. This outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at La Chocolatera, a point break that’s inconsistent to begin with, and the whole 16-day window is a bit of a washout. Swell is there, but the conditions are just plain poor for most of it. You’ll see nothing but “poor surf conditions” for the first 11 days straight. The water temp is a whopping 77°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a very unusual, warm bath.

The first real glimmer – and I’m using the word “glimmer” loosely – comes on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning shows a marginal surf forecast with a light breeze from the SW at 6 mph, and the swell is a modest 3 ft from the SW with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is weak (271). The afternoon gets blown out by a 12 mph wind, so it’s a one-session, early-morning gamble if you’re desperate. After that, we’re back to poor conditions.

There’s a second, slightly better, shot on the morning of Thursday the 24th of July. It’s still marginal, with a 3 ft swell from the SW at 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-on from the WSW at just 3 mph, creating only small ripples. The energy is moderate (304). This is the best of a bad bunch, but it’s not a standout in any way. The point break itself is exposed to the SW, which is the optimum direction, so that’s the only thing going for it. It’s inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Honestly, there’s nothing here that’s a true standout. The swell never gets over 4 ft, and the wind is always onshore or cross-onshore, wrecking the shape. It’s a long, blank run for any decent surf. For a place like this, a stretch of poor surf is pretty normal. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the board at home and maybe check back in a week.

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 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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13
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14
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13
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12
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12
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12
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
313
235
299
295
295
336
248
304
345
335
492
346
386
357
424
369
301
240
205
87
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
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15
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15
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20
SW
15
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15
WSW
15
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SSW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:37PM2.02m
2:34AM2.06m
2:37PM2.10m
3:29AM2.20m
3:33PM2.17m
4:20AM2.31m
4:25PM2.21m
5:09AM2.38m
5:16PM2.20m
5:55AM2.39m
6:05PM2.15m
6:40AM2.34m
6:54PM2.06m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.17m
8:36AM0.49m
9:03PM0.06m
9:34AM0.39m
9:55PM-0.02m
10:27AM0.32m
10:44PM-0.05m
11:18AM0.28m
11:31PM-0.01m
12:07PM0.28m
00:17AM0.08m
12:55PM0.31m
1:02AM0.22m
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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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