Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 -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
26.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 19s 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 11th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
9
9
6
5
4
4
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
3
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SE
Period(s) (?)14171817161615151414141412131816151414137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)116155831149997307372534144733115197815131068742543623366746962726526437256
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
10
NW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
E
10
NE
15
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:22AM
0.64
2:32PM
0.85
2:45AM
0.64
2:56PM
0.85
3:06AM
0.63
3:20PM
0.85
3:28AM
0.63
3:46PM
0.84
3:52AM
0.63
4:15PM
0.82
4:22AM
0.63
4:48PM
0.78
4:59AM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:37PM
0.22
8:04AM
0.23
9:02PM
0.21
8:27AM
0.22
9:26PM
0.22
8:49AM
0.21
9:49PM
0.23
9:14AM
0.20
10:13PM
0.24
9:42AM
0.21
10:40PM
0.25
10:15AM
0.22
11:12PM
0.27
10:57AM
0.25
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:17--8:18--8:18--8:18
Sunset8:38--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:35--8:34--8:32--
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--322--32----12-3----
Temp. °C252525252524252524252424242424242424242423
Feels °C (?)272827272825272726252323232220202120201918
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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

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