Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 30 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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaihu this week:

The surf forecast for Vaihu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 3rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 3rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
4
0
3
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
3
2
1
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
S
3.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
3
S
3
S
2.4
S
2.2
S
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)161514141413131212121414131312111119181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)692056744310382735432750193215071082730733131815111170787563291834208922852133
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
S
10
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
0.73
5:34AM
0.65
5:53PM
0.65
6:33AM
0.62
6:55PM
0.57
7:55AM
0.61
8:35PM
0.51
9:30AM
0.63
10:26PM
0.51
10:45AM
0.67
11:37PM
0.53
11:37AM
0.72
12:24AM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:45AM
0.23
11:27PM
0.25
11:39AM
0.28
12:11AM
0.30
12:52PM
0.34
1:08AM
0.34
2:43PM
0.36
2:29AM
0.36
4:35PM
0.34
3:56AM
0.35
5:44PM
0.29
5:01AM
0.33
6:29PM
0.24
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise8:25--8:26--8:26--8:26--8:26--8:27--8:27--
Sunset-8:16--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:12--8:10-
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clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
--11-----------625324
Temp. °C232323222222222222222222222323222323232323
Feels °C (?)212020181919202121222222232321202021222221
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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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