La Chocolatera Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.20° S 81.00° W

La Chocolatera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Chocolatera sea temperature is
25.7° C
5.3° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 905 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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 on offer at La Chocolatera. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this forecast is a bit of a grind. The outlook starts with a bit of swell on Friday, August 7th, but the conditions are a mess. We’re looking at a 3ft groundswell from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (659). The water is 78°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. But the problem is the wind – it’s onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and the surf is listed as marginal at best. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (659). Honestly, it’s not looking like a session worth paddling out for.

Saturday morning, August 8th, the swell drops a bit to 4ft from the SW, but the wind picks up to 16 mph onshore. It’s chopped out. This pattern just keeps going for days. The wind is mostly onshore from the SSW or SW, with moderate breeze speeds, and the swell hangs around the 2ft to 3ft mark but with a lot of energy readings in the 300-600 range. The waves are there, but the quality is just poor. There’s a long stretch here from the 7th right through to the 13th of August with no real recommendation – just poor surf conditions and onshore wind.

Now, there’s a tiny flicker of hope on the 14th of August. Friday morning sees a 4ft long-period swell from the SW (17 seconds), with a much higher moderate energy (889). The wind is a gentle onshore breeze from the SW at 9 mph. The report says “marginal surf forecast,” but the long period means the waves will have some shape and power. This is a point break, so it’s better set up for a longer-period groundswell than a beach break would be. The wind is still onshore, though, so it won’t be glassy. It’s a possible dawn patrol if you’re desperate, but it’s not a standout.

The best bet in this whole 16-day window, and I mean the only real standout, is Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell is 4ft from the WSW, with a period of 15 seconds and a combined energy of 764 (moderate). But the key here is the wind: it’s a slight air from the SW at only 3 mph. That’s basically glassy. On a point break like La Chocolatera, a 4ft, long-period groundswell with light wind will produce clean, peeling waves. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have a few others out, but it’s not a circus. The catch is the report says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so you’ll need to time the tide right. But this is the one morning where everything lines up as close to good as it gets. After that, the wind picks up fresh on Saturday afternoon, and we’re back to the same old onshore junk.

The second week, from the 17th of August onward, is more of the same: 4ft to 5ft SW swell, onshore wind, and poor to marginal conditions. There’s no real change. The combined energy stays in the moderate 500-760 range, but the wind never lets up. It’s a long, flat spell of poor quality.

So, to wrap it up: there’s a lot of windy, messy days in this forecast. The only window that’s worth a look is the Saturday morning of August 15th. If you can get out before the wind picks up, you might find a few clean lines. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
16
1.2
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16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
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14
0.7
SW
18
0.6
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16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
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15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
20
0.9
WSW
19
1.2
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
492
710
466
459
331
205
161
151
139
301
293
307
208
306
262
171
224
176
188
637
905
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
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20
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20
WSW
25
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20
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20
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25
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10
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15
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High Tide
10:51PM1.70m
11:01AM1.83m
00:13AM1.76m
12:20PM1.85m
1:26AM1.89m
1:31PM1.94m
2:26AM2.06m
2:31PM2.05m
3:18AM2.22m
3:25PM2.15m
4:05AM2.35m
4:14PM2.21m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.49m
4:47AM0.76m
5:40PM0.46m
6:13AM0.73m
6:54PM0.36m
7:29AM0.64m
7:58PM0.24m
8:33AM0.50m
8:53PM0.12m
9:27AM0.37m
9:42PM0.04m
10:15AM0.26m
10:27PM0.01m
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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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