
Surf Forecasts:
La Chocolatera surf forecast from 20 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-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 on the cards for La Chocolatera over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at a toasty 78.8°, which is a whopping 8.8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll be surfing in bathwater conditions if you get out there.
Now, the honest truth is this: the forecast is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with the first week mostly onshore winds and weak, choppy waves. The energy is low, with combined swell energy readings mostly in the 200s to 400s, which is weak to moderate at best. There’s a glimmer of a change around the 23rd of July, when the swell period suddenly jumps to 24 seconds on Thursday afternoon. That’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s only 2ft and the wind is still onshore, so it’s marginal at best. The combined energy ramps up to 531 then, but the quality isn’t there.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell with a 19 second period, which is decent groundswell energy, and the combined energy hits 752, which is moderate. More importantly, the wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph from the S, which is the best wind we’ll see. That light breeze with small wind ripples is the cleanest the lineup will get. Keep in mind this spot is a point break that’s inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, so you might have to share it.
After that, the swell builds through the 27th and 28th of July, with heights pushing 5ft to 5.5ft from the SW. That’s getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners, and the combined energy spikes to 1474 and 1614, which is strong wave energy. But the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, so the quality is still poor. By the 29th of July, the wind goes almost dead calm in the morning (3 mph from the SSW, onshore), and the swell drops to 4.5ft with a 14 second period. The combined energy is 781, which is moderate, but the condition is still only marginal. It’s a morning session worth checking, but don’t expect perfection.
The second week, from the 30th of July onward, the swell fades back to 1.5ft – 4ft with shorter periods, and the onshore winds stick around. The combined energy drops back to the 200s and 300s. There’s nothing that stands out as a must-surf in that second week; it’s a bit of a flat, choppy run.
Bottom line: if you’re dead set on surfing La Chocolatera, the best bet is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. The light wind and long period swell give you the best shot at a clean wave, even if it’s small. The bigger swell in the days after that comes with too much wind.
Stay patient, mates. The ocean will turn.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
169 | 250 | 219 | 186 | 225 | 331 | 223 | 169 | 142 | 101 | 121 | 123 | 349 | 271 | 647 | 548 | 459 | 627 | 529 | 686 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
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 | 1:48AM0.39m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
169 | 250 | 183 | 164 | 225 | 331 | 223 | 127 | 80 | 101 | 121 | 91 | 63 | 204 | 168 | 548 | 459 | 627 | 529 | 686 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 |
90 | 122 | 71 | 186 | 121 | 75 | 73 | 169 | 142 | 64 | 59 | 123 | 119 | 271 | 647 | 112 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 22 | WSW 13 | WNW 21 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | W 21 | NW 6 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | SW 19 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 22 |
9 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 9 | 2 | 33 | 64 | 14 | 106 | 105 | 349 | 51 | 88 | 75 | 66 | 60 | 42 | 118 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 7 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 |
30 | 11 | 219 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 34 | 82 | — | 94 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 2 | 1122 | 7 | 2 | 1053 | 2 | 168 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 687 | 7 | 2 | 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.










