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Akahanga surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
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Akahanga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Akahanga sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akahanga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
636 | 554 | 309 | 247 | 167 | 138 | 118 | 111 | 432 | 539 | 726 | 618 | 537 | 481 | 427 | 553 | 1055 | 862 | 716 | 726 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:46PM0.84m | 2:20AM0.69m | 2:27PM0.78m | 3:02AM0.69m | 3:07PM0.70m | 3:45AM0.68m | 3:48PM0.62m | 4:33AM0.67m | 4:36PM0.54m | 5:29AM0.66m | 5:38PM0.48m | 6:35AM0.66m | 7:11PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.10m | 8:13AM0.18m | 8:50PM0.14m | 9:01AM0.22m | 9:25PM0.19m | 9:53AM0.27m | 9:59PM0.23m | 10:56AM0.30m | 10:36PM0.27m | 12:16PM0.33m | 11:22PM0.31m | 1:53PM0.33m | 00:23AM0.33m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 8 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 8 |
636 | 554 | 309 | 120 | 167 | 138 | 118 | 84 | 432 | 535 | 726 | 618 | 472 | 442 | 402 | 404 | 385 | 862 | 716 | 726 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 13 |
23 | 34 | 45 | 247 | 162 | 99 | 47 | 90 | 79 | 72 | 46 | 34 | 537 | 481 | 324 | 553 | 1055 | 244 | 206 | 168 | 380 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 7 | S 11 | S 14 | W 14 | W 13 | NNW 16 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 17 | SW 12 | NNW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
26 | 22 | 38 | 129 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 111 | 53 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 427 | 272 | 19 | 130 | 252 | 49 | 361 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 161 | 264 | 355 | 416 | 509 | 539 | 566 | 482 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 10 | 3558 | 3558 | 3558 | 3522 | 3522 | 3558 | 3573 | 3558 | 3740 | 3522 | 3522 | 3558 | 3522 | 3558 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3522 |
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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











