Mata Veri surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 -06
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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
23.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mata Veri in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.4m) 21s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 25th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

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
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
0
0
4
0
3
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
2.5
W
7
4.5
SW
13
4
S
11
4
S
11
4
SSE
12
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
3
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2299
4181
4455
3781
3278
2490
1668
1417
1053
865
1179
1407
761
800
6474
3968
3488
3923
2977
2648
2143
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
NE
10
NE
15
N
10
N
20
N
30
NNW
40
NW
40
SSW
30
S
40
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:27PM0.59m
9:46AM0.70m
10:34PM0.58m
10:52AM0.66m
11:39PM0.59m
11:56AM0.62m
00:38AM0.60m
12:56PM0.60m
1:30AM0.62m
1:49PM0.58m
2:16AM0.64m
2:35PM0.56m
2:56AM0.66m
Low Tide
3:05PM0.14m
3:20AM0.25m
4:10PM0.16m
4:30AM0.26m
5:12PM0.18m
5:36AM0.26m
6:09PM0.19m
6:37AM0.24m
7:01PM0.20m
7:32AM0.23m
7:48PM0.21m
8:21AM0.21m
8:30PM0.22m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:56
7:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:34
6:34
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:31
1
1
3
Temp °C
19
20
20
21
21
22
21
22
21
21
22
23
23
20
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
21
20
18
19
20
19
21
20
22
20
20
19
13
16
12
14
14
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1
SW
15
0.3
NNW
12
1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
4
SSE
12
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
3
SE
12
Energy kJ
2299
4181
4455
3781
3278
2490
1668
1417
1053
865
1179
1407
761
410
31
340
473
3923
2977
2648
2143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
NW
16
0.3
ESE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
NW
13
0.3
ENE
6
0.8
SW
16
0.4
NW
13
0.2
NNW
16
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
23
24
24
30
41
11
45
45
30
22
46
7
299
40
25
31
29
363
563
2032
1279
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
16
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.4
NW
14
0.3
SE
7
0.3
NW
13
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
16
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
SW
25
Energy kJ
15
23
14
41
14
38
76
55
33
46
8
28
9
6
8
6
44
450
907
24
98
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
NE
6
1
NNW
5
1.9
WNW
6
2.5
W
7
4.5
SW
13
4
S
11
4
S
11
Energy kJ
40
35
30
40
261
800
6474
3968
3488
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
1
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
5
5
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
3
3583
0
0
0
0
0
6
3583
3583
3594
3567
3547
3547
3547
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Easter Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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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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