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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
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with 1,342 kJ wave energy.
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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | |
537 | 522 | 1229 | 890 | 724 | 453 | 341 | 265 | 202 | 242 | 237 | 321 | 325 | 437 | 516 | 493 | 542 | 398 | 385 | 311 | 311 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:59PM1.06m | 6:13AM1.20m | 6:34PM1.03m | 6:50AM1.17m | 7:11PM1.00m | 7:27AM1.14m | 7:49PM0.97m | 8:05AM1.11m | 8:30PM0.94m | 8:46AM1.07m | 9:15PM0.93m | 9:32AM1.05m | 10:07PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:57AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.23m | 12:34PM0.21m | 00:31AM0.24m | 1:11PM0.23m | 1:08AM0.27m | 1:49PM0.27m | 1:45AM0.31m | 2:29PM0.30m | 2:26AM0.35m | 3:12PM0.34m | 3:11AM0.39m | 3:59PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 26 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | N 9 |
537 | 522 | 1229 | 890 | 724 | 453 | 341 | 265 | 202 | 242 | 237 | 321 | 325 | 437 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 20 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 |
90 | 485 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 60 | 85 | 53 | 171 | 85 | 49 | 36 | 99 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | E 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
62 | 84 | 72 | 48 | 57 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 48 | 32 | 76 | 47 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 4 | — | SE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
44 | 43 | 15 | 8 | — | 55 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 178 | — | 516 | 493 | 542 | 398 | 385 | 311 | 311 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1521 | 1524 | 1521 | 1507 | 1507 | 1503 | 1507 | 1507 | 1497 | 1523 | 1524 | 1497 | 1523 | 1428 | 1428 | 1521 | 1426 | 1497 | 1503 | 1507 | 1144 |
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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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