Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Tokelau)

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Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Guide

Utua Mamao (Atafu) in Tokelau is an exposed reef break. Offshore winds are from the west. The ideal swell angle is from the south. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Take care of - Rocks.

Utua Mamao (Atafu) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3		30.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Utua Mamao (Atafu):

The best conditions reported for surf at Utua Mamao (Atafu) occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

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What's the best time of year to surf Utua Mamao (Atafu) (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Utua Mamao (Atafu) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 5% of the time in May while 21% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 74% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

21%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

74%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Utua Mamao (Atafu) Location Map

Interactive Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Utua Mamao (Atafu) is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 588 km (365 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Utua Mamao (Atafu) is Hihifo (Wallis) Airport (WLS) in Wallis & Futuna, 661 km (411 miles) away.

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Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 22:22 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	S
Period (s)	10	10	10	10
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	on	on

Tides at Utua Mamao (Atafu)

Current tide and informaton

For Utua Mamao (Atafu), 0 km from Utua Mamao (Atafu).

Next High Water: 08:19am | 1.05m

Next Low Water: 01:58am | 0.34m

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Utua Mamao (Atafu) Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (30.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Utua Mamao (Atafu) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 30.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite