Tahai surf break

Tahai surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 23 May 2026 -06
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Tahai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tahai sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahai this week:

The surf forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 28th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 28th May)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
2
0
3
0
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
9
6
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
0.3
NNW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
0.3
NNW
11
1.6
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
2.1
SW
20
3.5
SW
19
3.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
814
1086
1118
656
1978
30
1017
411
430
501
24
0
1149
3475
8039
8038
6990
4282
2586
1801
1246
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
N
35
NW
40
SSW
35
S
40
SSE
30
ESE
25
E
20
E
10
E
5
NE
10
N
20
NNW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
SSW
25
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:56AM0.62m
00:38AM0.60m
12:56PM0.60m
1:30AM0.62m
1:49PM0.58m
2:16AM0.64m
2:35PM0.56m
2:56AM0.66m
3:17PM0.55m
3:33AM0.67m
3:55PM0.54m
4:09AM0.68m
4:33PM0.52m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.19m
6:37AM0.24m
7:01PM0.20m
7:32AM0.23m
7:48PM0.21m
8:21AM0.21m
8:30PM0.22m
9:06AM0.20m
9:08PM0.23m
9:47AM0.20m
9:45PM0.24m
10:26AM0.20m
10:20PM0.25m
clear
clear
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:54
7:54
7:56
7:56
7:56
7:56
7:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
1
5
1
11
1
Temp °C
21
22
23
20
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
21
19
20
20
20
20
19
19
20
15
16
15
14
16
17
19
20
20
18
18
18
20
16
16
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.5
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
20
3.5
SW
19
3.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
814
1086
1118
656
1978
3452
1669
1520
746
516
1479
1057
869
3475
8039
8038
6990
4282
2586
1801
1246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NW
13
0.3
ENE
6
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NNW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SSE
10
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SW
21
1.2
SE
13
1.1
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
12
0.6
SE
11
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
15
46
8
206
40
30
1017
411
430
501
452
216
1149
488
369
231
172
97
232
222
188
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
14
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.3
NNW
12
0.6
SSW
19
1
SSW
16
0.3
NNW
11
0.4
SE
13
1
SE
9
1.2
SW
14
0.2
NNW
13
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.5
S
15
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
46
5
46
44
26
25
257
29
241
559
24
56
162
565
16
19
19
115
21
20
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
1.1
NW
5
1.8
W
6
0.4
N
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.6
S
7
Energy kJ
19
24
54
267
35
241
218
257
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
9
6
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
6
6
3583
3583
3547
3531
3531
3531
4
0
4
4
6
3594
3547
0
1
3531
3547
3531
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Easter Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
6
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Tahai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tahai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tahai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tahai 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 (Tahai) 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 Tahai 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 Tahai, 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 12 km (7 miles) away

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