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Hang Nui surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
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Hang Nui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hang Nui sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Hang Nui surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 21,734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hang Nui this week:
The surf forecast for Hang Nui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hang Nui in the next 16 days are 5.5m 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hang Nui over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | |
3470 | 2985 | 3681 | 5242 | 7260 | 6486 | 3261 | 3183 | 2346 | 2967 | 3788 | 6040 | 14814 | 20278 | 17861 | 10175 | 6534 | 3555 | 2379 | 1906 | 1493 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 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 | 10:47AM0.72m | 11:52PM0.53m | 11:24AM0.71m | 00:22AM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:14AM0.34m | 5:48PM0.20m | 5:02AM0.33m | 6:14PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 13 |
3470 | 2044 | 3681 | 5242 | 7260 | 6486 | 3261 | 3183 | 2346 | 2967 | 3788 | 6040 | 14814 | 20278 | 17861 | 10175 | 6534 | 3555 | 2379 | 976 | 1493 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | W 10 |
1660 | 2985 | 1135 | 830 | 680 | 386 | 1675 | 360 | 725 | 105 | 104 | 76 | 65 | 60 | 29 | 46 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 1906 | 422 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NNW 13 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
54 | 54 | 21 | 28 | 59 | 89 | 242 | 138 | 108 | 51 | 26 | 59 | 76 | 34 | 29 | 28 | — | — | 11 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 7 | W 10 | — | — |
— | — | 280 | 295 | 537 | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 489 | 1570 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3599 | 3599 | 3581 | 3581 | 3581 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3581 | 3518 | 3534 | 3518 | 3518 | 3518 | 3518 | 3518 | 3534 | 3518 | 3534 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the Hang Nui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hang Nui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hang Nui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hang Nui 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 (Hang Nui) 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 Hang Nui 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 Hang Nui, 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 17 km (11 miles) away











