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Akahanga Surf Forecast
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Akahanga surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 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
23.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Friday (May 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (May 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 20th 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 ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | |
2211 | 3953 | 4284 | 3781 | 3126 | 2253 | 1668 | 1326 | 1053 | 790 | 1135 | 1651 | 1209 | 1048 | 573 | 3062 | 1870 | 2697 | 2000 | 1800 | 1338 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 2:15PM0.69m | 3:01AM0.73m | 2:57PM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:18AM0.23m | 8:32PM0.14m | 9:12AM0.25m | 9:06PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
 kJ | 2211 | 3953 | 4284 | 3781 | 3126 | 2253 | 1668 | 1326 | 1053 | 790 | 1135 | 1651 | 1209 | 1048 | 573 | 3062 | 1298 | 292 | 2000 | 1800 | 1338 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | N 5 | E 8 | NW 16 | ESE 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SW 10 | NNW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 23 | 8 | 36 | 41 | 12 | 39 | 76 | 51 | 37 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 129 | 21 | 235 | 16 | 320 | 319 | 1335 | 1611 | 1158 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NNW 16 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NNW 12 | W 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 41 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 21 | 47 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 43 | 29 | 70 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 160 | 1017 | 354 | 1870 | 2697 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3632 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3605 | 3605 | 3605 | 3585 | 3605 | 3538 | 3522 | 3538 | 8 | 8 |
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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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