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Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 20 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
23.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Friday (May 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 28th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaihu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | |
3953 | 4284 | 3621 | 3126 | 2526 | 1668 | 1417 | 1053 | 878 | 1197 | 1452 | 761 | 1099 | 6181 | 4409 | 4085 | 4795 | 3928 | 3385 | 2538 | 1903 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:01PM0.59m | 11:03AM0.89m | 11:55PM0.64m | 11:55AM0.87m | 00:45AM0.68m | 12:44PM0.82m | 1:32AM0.70m | 1:30PM0.76m | 2:17AM0.72m | 2:15PM0.69m | 3:01AM0.73m | 2:57PM0.62m | 3:45AM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.19m | 5:52PM0.07m | 5:31AM0.18m | 6:36PM0.07m | 6:29AM0.19m | 7:17PM0.08m | 7:24AM0.20m | 7:56PM0.11m | 8:18AM0.23m | 8:32PM0.14m | 9:12AM0.25m | 9:06PM0.18m | 10:08AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 |
 | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | 6:31 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | NNW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
 kJ | 3953 | 4284 | 3621 | 3126 | 2526 | 1668 | 1417 | 1053 | 878 | 1197 | 1452 | 761 | 309 | 6181 | 32 | 215 | 4795 | 3928 | 3385 | 2538 | 1903 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | E 8 | NW 16 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 36 | 41 | 17 | 11 | 43 | 38 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 295 | 40 | 31 | 6 | 29 | 187 | 1561 | 1743 | 1358 | 961 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | SE 7 | NW 13 | ENE 6 | NW 13 | SE 8 | NNW 16 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 14 | 23 | 14 | 41 | 39 | 76 | 55 | 21 | 11 | 46 | 8 | 44 | 9 | 25 | 21 | 44 | 357 | 27 | 25 | 203 | 1237 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 4 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | — | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 27 | 11 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 18 | 266 | 1099 | — | 4409 | 4085 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 3608 | 3575 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3575 | 3600 | 3587 | 3560 | 3540 | 3524 | 3524 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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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