Mata Veri surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 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
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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun night).

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.9
WNW
10
2.4
WSW
13
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SSW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
3.5
W
12
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
492
739
2060
3953
4284
3621
2967
2253
1668
1326
1053
919
1452
1824
666
1169
565
552
3652
2293
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
40
NNW
35
S
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
E
15
ENE
15
NE
5
N
5
SSE
5
E
15
NNE
25
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
50
WSW
45
WSW
40
SW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:49PM0.58m
2:16AM0.64m
Low Tide
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
7:32AM0.23m
7:48PM0.21m
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heavy rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:35
6:34
6:34
6:32
6:32
6:32
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24
2
Temp °C
23
23
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
22
21
21
22
22
23
23
21
21
22
20
20
19
18
18
18
17
18
18
20
21
22
22
22
21
21
19
20
13
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.9
WNW
10
2.4
WSW
13
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SW
13
1
S
13
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
361
492
739
2060
3953
4284
3621
2967
2253
1668
1326
1053
919
1452
1824
666
1169
446
552
336
673
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
1.2
SW
14
0.3
NW
12
0.3
E
8
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.3
ENE
6
1.5
SSW
12
1
SW
12
1.2
SW
14
0.8
S
13
0.4
SSW
21
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
24
6
598
23
13
14
41
41
38
71
53
50
38
27
7
656
264
565
209
175
184
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
NW
12
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
17
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
NNW
14
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.3
SE
7
0.7
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
Energy kJ
28
6
37
12
29
30
14
14
5
76
55
21
46
46
7
251
75
157
224
29
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
5
1.9
NW
6
0.9
SSW
4
1.2
S
5
1.1
SSE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
1
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
NNW
3
1.6
NW
5
2.3
WNW
7
3.5
W
12
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
110
278
24
68
61
79
69
58
70
6
123
493
3652
2293
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
5
5
Distance (km)
3567
3531
17
3531
3531
3641
3613
3583
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
6
3583
3586
3586
3531
3531
Best forecast wave conditions in Easter Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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