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Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 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
20.5° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Sep 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 23rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
3
2
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
4
1
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.7
SSE
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.2
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)111413131310101017151614141313121511111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5431644142265352050238649050467583270174358192810456659527067671417
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ENE
25
NE
35
NNE
30
N
25
NW
35
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
W
15
WSW
15
W
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:11PM
0.63
3:32AM
0.89
3:48PM
0.62
4:10AM
0.83
4:25PM
0.60
4:49AM
0.76
5:05PM
0.57
5:29AM
0.67
5:51PM
0.55
6:17AM
0.59
6:56PM
0.53
7:28AM
0.52
8:36PM
0.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:58PM
0.08
10:04AM
0.11
9:37PM
0.11
10:40AM
0.16
10:16PM
0.15
11:17AM
0.20
10:59PM
0.21
11:56AM
0.26
11:50PM
0.27
12:44PM
0.30
1:08AM
0.33
1:55PM
0.33
3:18AM
0.34
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise8:14--8:12--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--
Sunset-8:09--8:10--8:10--8:12--8:12--8:13--8:13-
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cloud
cloud
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------21529--------
Temp. °C171717161616161617192018181818171818181818
Feels °C (?)101111101111121212121514131314131517171614
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Easter Island

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Vaihu (fresh winds from the ESE at Easter Island 6 km from Vaihu). 1.5m 6s windswell from the SSE with a 1.0m 10s swell from the SSW and a 0.5m 14s groundswell from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    51 minutes ago Vaihu
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Actual: 51 min ago

33 km/h
ESE
Cross-On
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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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