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Big southwest swell is the trigger, northeast wind is the cleanest call, and high or rising tide is the safer read.
Surf GuideGuayas
La Chocolatera
La Chocolatera is the restricted Salinas headland left at Ecuador’s far-western mainland point, a powerful, sometimes world-class wave that needs enough southwest swell to justify the boat or permit effort. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for La Chocolatera in Guayas.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationGuayas, EC
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Access is restricted by the naval area, so plan for boat/local logistics rather than assuming a beach walk-in.
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