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Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 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
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, S swell with 1,161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with S swell.
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 (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 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 0.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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 ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 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 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | |
368 | 254 | 221 | 150 | 195 | 123 | 450 | 498 | 612 | 537 | 485 | 1063 | 762 | 724 | 453 | 276 | 269 | 249 | 147 | 158 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.09m | 4:30AM1.20m | 4:48PM1.09m | 5:04AM1.21m | 5:23PM1.08m | 5:38AM1.21m | 5:59PM1.06m | 6:13AM1.20m | 6:34PM1.03m | 6:50AM1.17m | 7:11PM1.00m | 7:27AM1.14m | 7:49PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.26m | 10:15PM0.25m | 10:47AM0.24m | 10:48PM0.24m | 11:22AM0.21m | 11:22PM0.23m | 11:57AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.23m | 12:34PM0.21m | 00:31AM0.24m | 1:11PM0.23m | 1:08AM0.27m | 1:49PM0.27m | 1:45AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 147 | 128 | 108 | 103 | 101 | 84 | 450 | 498 | 612 | 537 | 435 | 1063 | 762 | 724 | 453 | 276 | 269 | 173 | 147 | 158 | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 12 | NE 9 | S 20 | NE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 239 | 169 | 106 | 150 | 195 | 123 | 81 | 83 | 134 | 90 | 485 | 83 | 105 | 82 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 58 | 87 | 47 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 13 | NNW 13 | NE 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 368 | 254 | 221 | 76 | 61 | 40 | 119 | 101 | 84 | 54 | 86 | 58 | 47 | 47 | 55 | 64 | 62 | 10 | 32 | 80 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 40 | 20 | 71 | 43 | 36 | 53 | 61 | 52 | 38 | 56 | 249 | 60 | 73 | 119 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 576 | 553 | 0 | 575 | 593 | 565 | 565 | 580 | 565 | 665 | 665 | 669 | 665 | 1514 | 1497 | 1497 | 1453 | 1497 | 1499 | 1507 | 1501 |
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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).
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