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Mata Veri Surf Forecast
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Mata Veri surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 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
24.0° 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 Friday (May 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mata Veri in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | |
526 | 392 | 211 | 427 | 499 | 843 | 2130 | 3794 | 4284 | 3621 | 3119 | 2229 | 1568 | 1144 | 821 | 609 | 3018 | 3073 | 2488 | 2002 | 2171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:19PM0.65m | 7:39AM0.81m | 8:21PM0.62m | 8:41AM0.75m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.08m | 1:07AM0.19m | 2:02PM0.11m | 2:11AM0.22m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 275 | 182 | 92 | 427 | 499 | 843 | 2130 | 3794 | 4284 | 3621 | 3119 | 2229 | 1568 | 1144 | 821 | 609 | 3018 | 3073 | 2488 | 2002 | 2171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | NW 12 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 16 | NNW 13 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 526 | 392 | 196 | 24 | 6 | 598 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 54 | 59 | 44 | 30 | 46 | 28 | 129 | 32 | 260 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | ESE 8 | NW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNW 17 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 18 | NNW 13 | NNW 16 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 52 | 155 | 211 | 43 | 6 | 37 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 55 | 55 | 21 | 46 | 46 | 49 | 17 | 26 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 28 | 100 | 223 | 18 | 60 | 53 | 65 | 52 | 75 | 54 | — | — | 8 | 266 | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 3531 | 3531 | 3567 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3583 | 3641 | 3583 | 3531 | 3531 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 3641 | 3613 | 3547 | 3531 | 3518 |
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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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