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Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau
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Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Utua Mamao (Atafu) sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Utua Mamao (Atafu) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 13 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | |
59 | 72 | 154 | 186 | 200 | 134 | 197 | 162 | 133 | 104 | 116 | 57 | 72 | 58 | 89 | 73 | 70 | 123 | 120 | 113 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:25PM1.20m | 3:50AM1.20m | 4:04PM1.22m | 4:25AM1.25m | 4:39PM1.22m | 4:57AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.20m | 5:28AM1.28m | 5:44PM1.17m | 5:59AM1.27m | 6:16PM1.13m | 6:30AM1.23m | 6:49PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM0.19m | 9:57AM0.21m | 10:13PM0.17m | 10:34AM0.18m | 10:45PM0.16m | 11:08AM0.16m | 11:15PM0.16m | 11:41AM0.16m | 11:45PM0.18m | 12:14PM0.17m | 00:16AM0.20m | 12:48PM0.20m | 00:48AM0.24m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 10 | NNW 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 7 | NNE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | E 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
59 | 59 | 69 | 34 | 47 | 134 | 197 | 86 | 133 | 104 | 81 | 79 | 27 | 52 | 89 | 73 | 70 | 102 | 88 | 81 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNE 13 | S 11 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 7 | N 13 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | N 12 | SE 7 | S 12 | SE 6 | E 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 16 |
50 | 68 | 57 | 42 | 31 | 105 | 33 | 92 | 44 | 81 | 106 | 57 | 72 | 20 | 40 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 23 | 24 | 105 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNW 11 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 9 | S 14 | NNW 14 | S 16 | N 13 | N 12 | S 13 | N 11 | N 11 | S 11 | NNE 8 | N 10 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NNE 9 |
18 | 40 | 38 | 28 | 15 | 64 | 69 | 119 | 125 | 108 | 116 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 39 | 29 | 41 | 123 | 120 | 113 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
37 | 72 | 154 | 186 | 200 | 28 | — | 162 | — | 22 | 105 | — | 43 | 40 | — | 72 | — | 74 | 50 | 61 | 61 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1152 | 580 | 665 | 1144 | 580 | 580 | 580 | 1961 | 1523 | 1523 | 1523 | 565 | 565 | 580 | 595 | 580 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 595 |
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Information about the Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Utua Mamao (Atafu) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Utua Mamao (Atafu) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Utua Mamao (Atafu) 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 (Utua Mamao (Atafu)) 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 Utua Mamao (Atafu) 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.
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