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Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.37° W

Vaihu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vaihu sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.1° 

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


Vaihu surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,196 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaihu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
2.2
SW
17
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5848
6196
5964
5762
5186
4250
3709
2967
2223
1962
1536
1052
2696
2699
2202
1785
1338
891
749
1314
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:01PM0.74m
9:53AM0.46m
10:10PM0.80m
11:03AM0.50m
11:09PM0.85m
11:57AM0.55m
00:01AM0.88m
12:45PM0.59m
00:48AM0.89m
1:29PM0.63m
1:33AM0.87m
2:11PM0.67m
2:16AM0.84m
Low Tide
4:15AM0.21m
3:12PM0.24m
5:16AM0.15m
4:23PM0.21m
6:06AM0.10m
5:23PM0.18m
6:50AM0.06m
6:17PM0.15m
7:31AM0.05m
7:08PM0.13m
8:09AM0.05m
7:57PM0.13m
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Temp °C
22
20
18
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17
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Feels °C
20
20
14
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14
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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 16 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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