Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 02 Dec 2025 +13
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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
29.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Utua Mamao (Atafu) this week:

The surf forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 3rd Dec)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 3rd Dec)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 8th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NNW
1.5
NNW
0.4
SE
1.8
NNW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)181781616151414131313121298899101313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)001801661441831661561141069968403532677192130121
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
15
W
10
W
5
N
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:33PM
1.35
3:58AM
1.27
4:22PM
1.43
4:49AM
1.29
5:12PM
1.47
5:40AM
1.28
6:02PM
1.47
6:31AM
1.25
6:53PM
1.44
7:24AM
1.20
7:46PM
1.37
8:19AM
1.13
8:41PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:50PM
0.08
10:04AM
0.06
10:43PM
0.01
10:53AM
0.02
11:34PM
-0.02
11:43AM
0.01
12:26AM
-0.02
12:33PM
0.04
1:18AM
0.02
1:24PM
0.09
2:12AM
0.08
2:18PM
0.17
3:08AM
0.16
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------11111-2---2123
Temp. °C282828282828272827272828282828282828272828
Feels °C (?)303030303031303129293031313030303029272829
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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 12 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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