Surf Forecasts:
Akahanga surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 20 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akahanga this week:
The surf forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2883 | 2356 | 1648 | 1180 | 998 | 980 | 774 | 1336 | 690 | 302 | 657 | 1500 | 3567 | 3041 | 2349 | 1236 | 940 | 865 | 666 | 646 | 1079 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:22AM0.42m | 9:26PM0.70m | 10:38AM0.45m | 10:20PM0.72m | 11:30AM0.47m | 11:06PM0.74m | 12:10PM0.50m | 11:45PM0.75m | 12:44PM0.53m | 00:20AM0.75m | 1:13PM0.55m | 00:52AM0.75m | 1:39PM0.58m | 1:21AM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.32m | 4:52AM0.24m | 3:23PM0.32m | 5:36AM0.21m | 4:24PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.18m | 5:13PM0.30m | 6:43AM0.17m | 5:55PM0.29m | 7:11AM0.16m | 6:31PM0.28m | 7:36AM0.16m | 7:05PM0.27m | ||||||||
 | |  |  | |  | | | | |  |  | | | | |  |  | | | | |
 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2883 | 2356 | 1648 | 1180 | 998 | 980 | 774 | 1336 | 690 | 302 | 657 | 1500 | 3567 | 3041 | 2349 | 1236 | 940 | 865 | 666 | 646 | 1079 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WSW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 14 |
| kJ | 60 | 45 | 450 | 455 | 614 | 600 | 508 | 432 | 489 | 335 | 331 | 671 | 268 | 344 | 118 | 827 | 773 | 488 | 295 | 146 | 200 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 13 | E 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 5 | E 7 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | NW 14 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 169 | 167 | 48 | 31 | 85 | 29 | 380 | 8 | 21 | 175 | 7 | 305 | 123 | 62 | 127 | 303 | 261 | 189 | 180 | 140 | 79 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | ENE 7 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 26 | 10 | 49 | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 10 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3538 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3558 | 3538 | 3522 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3605 | 3605 | 3558 | 3522 | 3522 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Easter Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Never miss your swells again.
Built by surfers, trusted by millions for over 20 years. The Wavefinder in our app makes it even easier to find where the best waves are breaking. Follow the yellow stars along your coast and get there first.
Scan the QR code to open the Surf‑Forecast app
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Akahanga surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Akahanga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Akahanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Akahanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Akahanga 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 (Akahanga) 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 Akahanga 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Easter Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Akahanga, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Easter Island, consider staying in Easter Island which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Caleton which is 12 km (7 miles) away
Nearest