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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
23.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Akahanga surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 19,870 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | |
2314 | 1825 | 1561 | 4075 | 3221 | 1741 | 3470 | 2985 | 3681 | 5432 | 7842 | 7573 | 5232 | 4222 | 2518 | 2847 | 2803 | 4485 | 8149 | 9912 | 17658 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:14PM0.45m | 6:03AM0.71m | 6:19PM0.43m | 6:54AM0.71m | 7:36PM0.41m | 7:46AM0.72m | 8:51PM0.42m | 8:37AM0.72m | 9:52PM0.44m | 9:24AM0.73m | 10:40PM0.47m | 10:08AM0.73m | 11:19PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.31m | 10:45PM0.27m | 1:21PM0.31m | 11:27PM0.30m | 2:26PM0.29m | 00:19AM0.32m | 3:21PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.34m | 4:07PM0.25m | 2:23AM0.34m | 4:45PM0.23m | 3:21AM0.34m | 5:19PM0.21m | ||||||||
7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
2314 | 1825 | 1561 | 4075 | 3221 | 1712 | 3470 | 1649 | 3681 | 5432 | 7842 | 7573 | 5232 | 4222 | 2518 | 2847 | 2803 | 4485 | 8149 | 9912 | 17658 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | W 11 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 15 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | NNW 12 |
119 | 20 | 45 | 241 | 575 | 896 | 1609 | 2985 | 1135 | 934 | 605 | 346 | 234 | 479 | 736 | 105 | 104 | 76 | 1763 | 5658 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NNW 18 | W 10 | NW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | — |
21 | 31 | 7 | 41 | 1189 | 1741 | 54 | 54 | 21 | 28 | 59 | 89 | 432 | 133 | 67 | 38 | 24 | 59 | 65 | 89 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | W 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
514 | 710 | 1156 | 539 | 327 | — | — | — | 144 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3538 | 3522 | 3522 | 3522 | 3573 | 8 | 8 | 3605 | 3597 | 3558 | 3573 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3522 | 3538 | 3605 | 3585 | 3522 | 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











