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Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 11 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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
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 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
S 10 | S 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | S 13 | |
96 | 70 | 203 | 160 | 181 | 171 | 166 | 248 | 275 | 339 | 443 | 400 | 384 | 352 | 331 | 273 | 362 | 200 | 243 | 150 | 126 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 1:25PM1.06m | 2:01AM1.05m | 2:16PM1.13m | 2:47AM1.17m | 3:04PM1.21m | 3:31AM1.28m | 3:51PM1.27m | 4:16AM1.38m | 4:38PM1.31m | 5:01AM1.44m | 5:26PM1.31m | 5:49AM1.46m | 6:16PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06AM0.42m | 7:44PM0.32m | 8:03AM0.33m | 8:31PM0.24m | 8:54AM0.23m | 9:15PM0.15m | 9:43AM0.13m | 10:00PM0.08m | 10:31AM0.05m | 10:45PM0.03m | 11:20AM-0.00m | 11:31PM0.01m | 12:10PM-0.02m | 00:20AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 96 | 70 | 203 | 55 | 157 | 157 | 131 | 123 | 181 | 243 | 192 | 400 | 184 | 352 | 331 | 182 | 362 | 200 | 145 | 145 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 67 | 42 | 42 | 26 | 181 | 39 | 46 | 248 | 275 | 339 | 443 | 161 | 384 | 128 | 196 | 273 | 175 | 149 | 243 | 62 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 43 | 52 | 42 | 78 | 43 | 171 | 166 | 45 | 37 | 72 | 62 | 59 | 51 | 53 | 32 | 90 | 332 | 64 | 61 | 150 | 126 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 51 | 69 | — | 160 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 580 | 580 | 580 | 580 | 1144 | 1144 | 669 | 1144 | 665 | 665 | 565 | 580 | 565 | 565 | 1523 | 565 | 580 | 1523 | 1523 | 1523 | 1523 |
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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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