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Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 04 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
24.8° 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s 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 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 6th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 6th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
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 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
1510 | 789 | 1401 | 2040 | 2751 | 3899 | 2892 | 2206 | 1550 | 1649 | 2253 | 1632 | 690 | 746 | 2223 | 1975 | 1862 | 2027 | 2125 | 2446 | 1973 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 9:41AM0.71m | 10:48PM0.49m | 10:24AM0.73m | 11:24PM0.51m | 11:01AM0.75m | 11:55PM0.53m | 11:33AM0.76m | 00:21AM0.55m | 12:03PM0.76m | 00:45AM0.58m | 12:32PM0.75m | 1:10AM0.60m | 1:01PM0.74m | 1:37AM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.23m | 3:44AM0.33m | 5:28PM0.20m | 4:28AM0.31m | 5:57PM0.18m | 5:06AM0.30m | 6:23PM0.17m | 5:40AM0.28m | 6:47PM0.17m | 6:13AM0.27m | 7:09PM0.17m | 6:47AM0.25m | 7:31PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 1510 | 770 | 1005 | 2040 | 2751 | 3899 | 2892 | 2206 | 1550 | 1649 | 2253 | 1632 | 690 | 746 | 2223 | 1975 | 1862 | 2027 | 2125 | 2446 | 1973 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 161 | 789 | 1401 | 817 | 698 | 408 | 264 | 183 | 186 | 49 | 37 | 49 | 569 | 392 | 35 | 347 | 589 | 53 | 31 | 27 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | NNW 12 | NW 15 | SE 11 | NW 15 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NW 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SE 7 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 228 | 594 | 142 | 762 | 988 | 14 | 34 | 46 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 56 | 30 | 22 | 91 | 33 | 36 | 75 | 75 | 16 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 73 | 72 | 98 | 483 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3600 | 7 | 7 | 3633 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3524 | 3524 | 3540 |
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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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