Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 08 Jul 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
21.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 9th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 10th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 12th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
WSW
1.6
W
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SE
1.1
SSW
1
S
0.8
S
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1313131317161615171616161514141513131212121113111012111313131281112129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)20492053162815003428346329972881368627613287392132713111292526631720145694351843526238067883910369392590186417721126792630460353234
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
30
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
30
NE
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
30
N
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
35
SE
35
SE
40
SE
35
E
30
NNE
35
N
35
NW
40
SW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06AM
0.79
5:03PM
0.47
5:47AM
0.78
5:54PM
0.45
6:34AM
0.77
6:58PM
0.44
7:27AM
0.75
8:15PM
0.45
8:26AM
0.73
9:33PM
0.49
9:27AM
0.71
10:38PM
0.54
10:27AM
0.69
11:32PM
0.62
11:23AM
0.68
12:20AM
0.69
12:14PM
0.66
1:04AM
0.77
1:01PM
0.65
1:47AM
0.84
1:46PM
0.63
2:30AM
0.89
2:30PM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
0.23
12:04PM
0.29
10:33PM
0.24
12:55PM
0.29
11:14PM
0.26
1:52PM
0.29
12:06AM
0.29
2:49PM
0.28
1:15AM
0.32
3:43PM
0.27
2:39AM
0.34
4:31PM
0.24
4:04AM
0.33
5:13PM
0.22
5:19AM
0.30
5:52PM
0.19
6:23AM
0.27
6:29PM
0.16
7:20AM
0.24
7:07PM
0.12
8:12AM
0.21
7:45PM
0.10
9:01AM
0.20
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
Sunrise-8:07--8:07--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:06--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:03--8:03--8:03-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43
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Rain (mm)
1---------133-----------1-2231382421--
Temp. °C191919191919191920202020201919181819202021212121212121191717202021201818
Feels °C (?)151416161616171920201817191516141516171718171717181920151112181617151112

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

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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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