Pakaia surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 -06
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Pakaia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pakaia sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pakaia this week:

The surf forecast for Pakaia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pakaia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 25th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 25th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 22nd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, moderate winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
1.1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
2.4
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.4
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2
E
2.1
ESE
2.2
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.1
ESE
2
ESE
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)15142013181616788888888888812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)217446388284522443653607699716743597558471494570365691549474412
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
40
E
30
E
30
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
40
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58AM
0.62
7:33PM
0.60
8:35AM
0.64
9:18PM
0.56
10:10AM
0.69
10:52PM
0.56
11:20AM
0.77
11:58PM
0.59
12:15PM
0.85
12:48AM
0.62
1:02PM
0.91
1:31AM
0.65
1:45PM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
0.32
1:16PM
0.34
1:53AM
0.34
3:16PM
0.35
3:20AM
0.33
5:00PM
0.30
4:37AM
0.30
6:07PM
0.23
5:36AM
0.24
6:59PM
0.17
6:26AM
0.20
7:42PM
0.13
7:11AM
0.15
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
Sunrise-8:19--8:19--8:21--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22-
Sunset--8:29--8:28--8:27--8:25--8:24--8:23--8:22
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
---1--21-11-1-----11-
Temp. °C242424242424242424242424242424242424242424
Feels °C (?)211921212019191819191920202122222324232526
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Information about the Pakaia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pakaia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pakaia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pakaia 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 (Pakaia) 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 Pakaia 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 Pakaia, 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 15 km (9 miles) away

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