Vaihu surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 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
26.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 9th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 11th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
3
4
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
3
SSW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212111114141918171616161514141314131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13631030847698619130312086667112329724700953654810342423111969900811545414682
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
S
5
W
5
W
0
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
25
N
25
N
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglasscrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
0.63
1:37PM
0.81
1:55AM
0.64
2:06PM
0.84
2:22AM
0.64
2:32PM
0.85
2:45AM
0.64
2:56PM
0.85
3:06AM
0.63
3:20PM
0.85
3:28AM
0.63
3:46PM
0.84
3:52AM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:33PM
0.25
7:09AM
0.26
8:07PM
0.23
7:38AM
0.24
8:37PM
0.22
8:04AM
0.23
9:02PM
0.21
8:27AM
0.22
9:26PM
0.22
8:49AM
0.21
9:49PM
0.23
9:14AM
0.20
10:13PM
0.24
9:42AM
0.21
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:17--8:18
Sunset8:40--8:39--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:35--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1--85141341---
Temp. °C252423242424252424252525252525252524242424
Feels °C (?)262524252525262523242524262823242524252425
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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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