Vaihu Surf Forecast

/ Easter Island (16 surf breaks) /

Chile (102 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 19 Oct 2025 -06

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Vaihu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Vaihu sea temperature is 20.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaihu this week:

The surf forecast for Vaihu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (-06) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Fri 24th Oct)	5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf	7AM (Fri 24th Oct)	5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful	4PM (Thu 23rd Oct)	7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaihu over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sun 19		Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	2	2	1	1	1	2	2	2	1	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	1	2	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	13	12	12	11	12	12	12	11	17	16	16	15	14	16	14	14	13	13	13	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	769	463	680	581	541	373	361	278	427	454	843	1413	1748	1699	811	731	382	261	295	202	514
Wind (km/h)	ESE	E	E	ESE	E	ENE	E	ENE	E	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	N	NNW	NW	WNW	SSE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	5:40PM 0.59		5:44AM 0.50	6:42PM 0.57		6:56AM 0.44		8:05PM 0.58	9:08AM 0.42		9:28PM 0.60	10:48AM 0.43		10:29PM 0.64	11:40AM 0.46		11:13PM 0.68	12:15PM 0.49		11:50PM 0.72	12:44PM 0.51
Low Tide / height (m)		11:58PM 0.31	11:49AM 0.29		1:33AM 0.34	12:42PM 0.33		3:38AM 0.33		2:06PM 0.35		4:58AM 0.28	3:33PM 0.34		5:43AM 0.24	4:34PM 0.33		6:18AM 0.20	5:18PM 0.30		6:47AM 0.17

	Sun 19		Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25
Sunrise	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:33	-	-	7:33	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:31
Sunset	8:27	-	-	8:27	-	-	8:28	-	-	8:29	-	-	8:29	-	-	8:30	-	-	8:30	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
Temp. °C	18	18	18	19	18	19	19	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	21	21	20	20	19	19
Feels °C (?)	18	17	16	17	15	18	18	18	17	19	18	18	18	18	18	19	20	20	20	19	17

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Easter Island

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Vaihu (strong winds from the ESE at Easter Island 7 km from Vaihu). A 1.3m groundswell from the SW
2 hours 17 minutes ago Vaihu

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2 h 17 min ago

40 km/h

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Information about the Vaihu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vaihu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vaihu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vaihu 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 (Vaihu) 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 Vaihu 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 Vaihu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Easter Island, consider staying in Caleton which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Easter Island which is 10 km (6 miles) away