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
29.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
1.7
E
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.2
E
0.8
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.9
E
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)18171616151871615799818191816151488
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2113092642482013122901641421428816598123100312322298268476418
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
25
ENE
30
E
20
E
25
ESE
30
E
30
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
30
E
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
25
E
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononononononononononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
1.28
5:23AM
1.23
5:38PM
1.28
5:53AM
1.19
6:07PM
1.26
6:22AM
1.14
6:36PM
1.22
6:53AM
1.07
7:07PM
1.16
7:25AM
0.99
7:41PM
1.09
8:01AM
0.92
8:20PM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:00AM
0.15
11:19PM
0.15
11:27AM
0.15
11:49PM
0.15
11:55AM
0.17
12:20AM
0.17
12:23PM
0.20
12:52AM
0.21
12:53PM
0.25
1:27AM
0.26
1:24PM
0.31
2:04AM
0.33
2:00PM
0.37
2:49AM
0.39
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-6:23--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:23-
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----22--84------41661
Temp. °C282828282828282828272828282828292828272828
Feels °C (?)272726292826262828262827272726282726262828
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  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the SE at NukunonuAws 94 km from Utua Mamao (Atafu)). 0.5m 8s swell from the SE to make surfable waves.

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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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