
Surf Forecasts:
Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,861 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
444 | 316 | 364 | 404 | 614 | 600 | 627 | 724 | 1678 | 908 | 1328 | 1527 | 1397 | 1347 | 1755 | 1601 | 1467 | 1536 | 1473 | 1536 | 1310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:11AM0.98m | 11:59PM1.07m | 12:40PM0.96m | 1:24AM1.11m | 2:06PM0.99m | 2:38AM1.19m | 3:15PM1.07m | 3:40AM1.29m | 4:11PM1.16m | 4:32AM1.39m | 5:00PM1.25m | 5:20AM1.45m | 5:45PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.35m | 6:28AM0.37m | 6:48PM0.35m | 7:55AM0.31m | 8:08PM0.29m | 9:07AM0.21m | 9:16PM0.20m | 10:05AM0.11m | 10:12PM0.11m | 10:54AM0.03m | 11:02PM0.03m | 11:40AM-0.02m | 11:48PM-0.00m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
444 | 278 | 124 | 331 | 322 | 194 | 627 | 724 | 1678 | 650 | 438 | 202 | 180 | 649 | 737 | 627 | 594 | 357 | 289 | 302 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 19 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 |
292 | 316 | 205 | 261 | 110 | 280 | 227 | 571 | 31 | 49 | 49 | 35 | 347 | 141 | 132 | 13 | 14 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 17 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NE 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
87 | 89 | 364 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 82 | 32 | 19 | 36 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 34 | 31 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 27 | 48 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
212 | 244 | 310 | 404 | 614 | 600 | 427 | 270 | 841 | 908 | 1328 | 1527 | 1397 | 1347 | 1755 | 1601 | 1467 | 1536 | 1473 | 1536 | 1310 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1963 | 1974 | 1956 | 1974 | 1974 | 1521 | 1521 | 1974 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1526 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1523 | 1453 |
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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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