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Mata Veri Surf Forecast
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Mata Veri surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mata Veri surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mata Veri sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mata Veri this week:
The surf forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mata Veri in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | |
2872 | 2288 | 1965 | 1507 | 1045 | 546 | 469 | 1396 | 1269 | 450 | 512 | 641 | 508 | 623 | 614 | 604 | 565 | 518 | 386 | 239 | 306 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 2:29AM0.76m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.82m | 3:43PM0.73m | 4:05AM0.86m | 4:34PM0.73m | 4:54AM0.88m | 5:27PM0.71m | 5:47AM0.88m | 6:21PM0.69m | 6:41AM0.85m | 7:19PM0.65m | 7:39AM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.17m | 8:34AM0.15m | 8:47PM0.14m | 9:23AM0.09m | 9:33PM0.12m | 10:14AM0.06m | 10:21PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.12m | 12:01PM0.05m | 00:07AM0.15m | 1:00PM0.08m | 1:07AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 |
 | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | 6:35 |
— | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | N 6 | SW 10 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 2872 | 2288 | 1965 | 1507 | 1045 | 546 | 316 | 1396 | 64 | 450 | 512 | 641 | 508 | 249 | 614 | 604 | 565 | 518 | 386 | 239 | 306 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 55 | 36 | 81 | 115 | 103 | 371 | 465 | 199 | 326 | 443 | 480 | 456 | 479 | 623 | 177 | 184 | 251 | 192 | 116 | 214 | 95 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NNE 7 | WSW 8 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | S 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 24 | 28 | 90 | 246 | 59 | 137 | 58 | 75 | 75 | 33 | 37 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 52 | 23 | 52 | 155 | 59 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNE 3 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 133 | 284 | 240 | 149 | 261 | 469 | 253 | 1269 | 449 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 3518 | 3547 | 3531 | 3547 | 3567 | 3567 | 3567 | 3567 | 3567 | 3567 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3567 | 3567 |
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Information about the Mata Veri Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mata Veri provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mata Veri can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mata Veri 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 (Mata Veri) 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 Mata Veri 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 Mata Veri, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Easter Island, consider staying in Caleton which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Easter Island which is 15 km (9 miles) away
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