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La Chocolatera surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Chocolatera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
26.6° C
(Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Chocolatera this week:
The surf forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Chocolatera in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM. 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+) | 10AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Chocolatera over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | |
76 | 196 | 419 | 489 | 693 | 469 | 514 | 469 | 255 | 463 | 401 | 368 | 257 | 249 | 202 | 162 | 126 | 120 | 118 | 94 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:59PM1.68m | 11:00AM1.87m | 11:24PM1.67m | 12:09PM1.92m | 00:38AM1.74m | 1:06PM1.98m | 1:36AM1.83m | 1:52PM2.04m | 2:23AM1.93m | 2:31PM2.08m | 3:03AM2.01m | 3:07PM2.10m | 3:40AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19AM0.54m | 5:24PM0.71m | 5:37AM0.58m | 6:35PM0.62m | 6:43AM0.57m | 7:30PM0.51m | 7:38AM0.54m | 8:14PM0.40m | 8:23AM0.50m | 8:51PM0.31m | 9:03AM0.48m | 9:26PM0.24m | 9:40AM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 5 |
 kJ | 61 | 53 | 419 | 489 | 693 | 469 | 514 | 469 | 249 | 463 | 401 | 368 | 257 | 249 | 202 | 162 | 23 | 120 | 118 | 94 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | NW 7 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 5 | W 13 | SSW 6 | NW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | WNW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 68 | 196 | 46 | 40 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 255 | 28 | 13 | 41 | 6 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 126 | 9 | 30 | 18 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 11 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 17 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 16 | W 12 | WNW 18 | W 12 | W 12 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 17 | W 14 | WSW 18 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 76 | 82 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 50 | 58 | 15 | 31 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 13 | — | 24 | — | 33 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 10 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1172 | 7 | 7 | 888 | 7 | 142 | 10 | 142 | 7 | 888 | 7 | 7 | 730 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 2 | 2 | 888 | 7 |
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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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