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Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaihu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | |
623 | 623 | 534 | 565 | 534 | 392 | 211 | 427 | 432 | 590 | 1270 | 1479 | 3468 | 3126 | 2747 | 2253 | 1438 | 1021 | 732 | 570 | 780 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 6:49AM0.83m | 7:25PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.86m | 8:48PM0.50m | 9:06AM0.88m | 10:00PM0.54m | 10:07AM0.89m | 11:01PM0.59m | 11:03AM0.89m | 11:55PM0.64m | 11:55AM0.87m | 00:45AM0.68m | 12:44PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.20m | 1:55PM0.21m | 00:54AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.17m | 2:11AM0.21m | 4:10PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.20m | 5:03PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.19m | 5:52PM0.07m | 5:31AM0.18m | 6:36PM0.07m | 6:29AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 277 | 196 | 534 | 201 | 235 | 182 | 196 | 427 | 432 | 590 | 1270 | 1479 | 3468 | 3126 | 2747 | 2253 | 1438 | 1021 | 732 | 570 | 780 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 9 | SW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 623 | 623 | 171 | 565 | 534 | 392 | 92 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 239 | 1137 | 28 | 41 | 41 | 24 | 96 | 97 | 88 | 91 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | SSW 8 | ESE 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 18 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 15 | SSE 7 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 61 | 58 | 52 | 23 | 52 | 154 | 211 | 44 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 9 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 55 | 21 | 21 | 47 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 22 | 74 | 157 | 867 | 99 | 77 | 64 | 49 | 55 | 69 | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3524 | 3524 | 3560 | 3524 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3575 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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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