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Akahanga Surf Forecast
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Akahanga surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 09 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
24.6° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
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 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
2763 | 2414 | 2686 | 2534 | 1634 | 1211 | 1250 | 2756 | 2908 | 2288 | 1820 | 1333 | 1045 | 731 | 1958 | 627 | 617 | 490 | 492 | 532 | 472 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 1:10AM0.60m | 1:01PM0.74m | 1:37AM0.64m | 1:32PM0.72m | 2:10AM0.68m | 2:08PM0.68m | 2:50AM0.71m | 2:49PM0.64m | 3:38AM0.75m | 3:39PM0.59m | 4:34AM0.78m | 4:40PM0.54m | 5:39AM0.80m | 5:57PM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:47AM0.25m | 7:31PM0.17m | 7:24AM0.24m | 7:56PM0.16m | 8:08AM0.24m | 8:25PM0.16m | 8:59AM0.24m | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:59AM0.25m | 9:44PM0.16m | 11:11AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.18m | 12:33PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 |
12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 2763 | 2414 | 2686 | 2534 | 1634 | 1211 | 1250 | 2756 | 2908 | 2288 | 1820 | 1333 | 1045 | 731 | 1958 | 627 | 617 | 490 | 267 | 354 | 307 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NW 13 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 61 | 63 | 45 | 87 | 115 | 115 | 99 | 108 | 54 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 246 | 371 | 41 | 248 | 454 | 443 | 492 | 532 | 472 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 15 | E 8 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 19 | NW 18 | SW 19 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NW 12 | SW 18 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 75 | 75 | 29 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 49 | 93 | 21 | 11 | 23 | 252 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 41 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 286 | 331 | 261 | 181 | 202 | 139 | 25 | 12 | 9 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3522 | 3522 | 3538 | 3522 | 0 | 3538 | 3558 | 3558 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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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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