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Tahai surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, moderate winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 130 | 79 | 85 | 84 | 17 | 8 | 100 | 160 | 153 | 140 | 0 | 48 | 64 | 0 | 151 | 120 | 144 | 64 | 0 | 54 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:48PM 0.57 | 11:18AM 0.70 | 12:08AM 0.55 | 12:36PM 0.71 | 1:26AM 0.58 | 1:48PM 0.73 | 2:31AM 0.62 | 2:48PM 0.77 | 3:23AM 0.68 | 3:39PM 0.79 | 4:08AM 0.72 | 4:24PM 0.80 | 4:48AM 0.75 | 5:04PM 0.79 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:45AM 0.34 | 5:53PM 0.28 | 6:06AM 0.34 | 7:06PM 0.25 | 7:19AM 0.31 | 8:08PM 0.21 | 8:20AM 0.26 | 9:00PM 0.17 | 9:13AM 0.21 | 9:46PM 0.15 | 10:00AM 0.18 | 10:27PM 0.14 | 10:43AM 0.16 | |||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:16 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | |
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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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