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Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) 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 1.1m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 282 | 103 | 172 | 142 | 101 | 94 | 94 | 135 | 96 | 96 | 94 | 66 | 77 | 41 | 178 | 189 | 167 | 121 | 117 | 77 | 214 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:35AM 0.94 | 2:02PM 1.11 | 2:45AM 1.03 | 3:03PM 1.19 | 3:35AM 1.12 | 3:51PM 1.26 | 4:16AM 1.21 | 4:31PM 1.31 | 4:52AM 1.27 | 5:07PM 1.33 | 5:25AM 1.31 | 5:40PM 1.32 | 5:56AM 1.32 | 6:11PM 1.28 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:34AM 0.37 | 8:33PM 0.27 | 8:44AM 0.29 | 9:26PM 0.19 | 9:37AM 0.21 | 10:08PM 0.13 | 10:19AM 0.14 | 10:44PM 0.09 | 10:57AM 0.10 | 11:17PM 0.08 | 11:32AM 0.09 | 11:47PM 0.09 | 12:05PM 0.10 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:32 | |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | |
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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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