Tahai Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Easter Island)
| Name: | Tahai |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Tahai on the West Coast is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. There is a right hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of rocks and urchins.
Overall Tahai Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Tahai surf quality by season and Tahai surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tahai |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tahai:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Motu Hava | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Toroko | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Papa Tenga Roa | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mata Veri | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Viri Inga O Tuki | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tahai: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 3533 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 3560 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3567 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 3623 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 3787 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tahai: |
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| Closest tide station | Easter Island | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hanga Piko, Easter Island | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mangareva Island | 1619 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 2103 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Rapa (Oparo) Island | 2133 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tahai: |
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| Closest ski area | Volcan Osorno (Chile) | 2302 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Villarrica-Pucon (Chile) | 2305 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Las Araucarias (Chile) | 2311 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Nevados de Chillan (Chile) | 2314 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Corralco-Lonquimay (Chile) | 2316 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tahai: |
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| Closest city location | Hanga Roa (Chile) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Caleton (Chile) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ostrov Paskhi (Chile) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Easter Island (Chile) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Adamstown (Pitcairn) | 1288 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tahai is Mataveri International (Easter Island) Airport (IPC) in Chile, which is 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tahai is Totegegie Airport (GMR) in French Polynesia, 2599 km (1614 miles) away.
