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Akahanga Surf Forecast
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Akahanga surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 18 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | |
534 | 392 | 211 | 427 | 432 | 682 | 2394 | 4084 | 4284 | 3446 | 3009 | 2253 | 1482 | 1162 | 892 | 609 | 778 | 1966 | 1902 | 1672 | 2027 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:48PM0.50m | 9:06AM0.88m | 10:00PM0.54m | 10:07AM0.89m | 11:01PM0.59m | 11:03AM0.89m | 11:55PM0.64m | 11:55AM0.87m | 00:45AM0.68m | 12:44PM0.82m | 1:32AM0.70m | 1:30PM0.76m | 2:17AM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:08PM0.17m | 2:11AM0.21m | 4:10PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.20m | 5:03PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.19m | 5:52PM0.07m | 5:31AM0.18m | 6:36PM0.07m | 6:29AM0.19m | 7:17PM0.08m | 7:24AM0.20m | 7:56PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 235 | 182 | 105 | 427 | 432 | 682 | 2394 | 4084 | 4284 | 3446 | 3009 | 2253 | 1482 | 1162 | 892 | 609 | 778 | 1966 | 1902 | 1672 | 2027 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NW 15 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 534 | 392 | 196 | 24 | 6 | 598 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 24 | 55 | 109 | 61 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 129 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | ESE 8 | N 6 | NW 12 | ESE 8 | NNW 18 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 6 | NNW 13 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 |
| kJ | 52 | 154 | 211 | 44 | 6 | 49 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 34 | 26 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | E 6 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | SW 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 24 | 93 | 200 | — | — | 5 | 56 | 105 | 79 | 131 | 124 | — | 3 | 34 | 133 | — | 162 | 111 | 188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 3522 | 3522 | 3558 | 3522 | 3522 | 3522 | 3573 | 3573 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3605 | 3597 | 3538 | 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.
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