
Surf Forecasts:
Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,652 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, moderate winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
553 | 421 | 288 | 368 | 317 | 341 | 503 | 421 | 1254 | 1499 | 1069 | 1028 | 1218 | 1135 | 1069 | 1235 | 1228 | 661 | 522 | 543 | 508 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:39AM1.39m | 5:09PM1.22m | 5:31AM1.45m | 6:00PM1.26m | 6:21AM1.47m | 6:49PM1.28m | 7:10AM1.46m | 7:37PM1.27m | 7:57AM1.40m | 8:24PM1.23m | 8:44AM1.31m | 9:12PM1.18m | 9:32AM1.20m | 10:03PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.03m | 11:11PM0.04m | 11:54AM-0.02m | 00:02AM0.01m | 12:43PM-0.03m | 00:51AM0.01m | 1:30PM0.00m | 1:39AM0.06m | 2:16PM0.06m | 2:27AM0.13m | 3:01PM0.15m | 3:17AM0.23m | 3:48PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 34 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
553 | 421 | 288 | 222 | 156 | 326 | 217 | 246 | 233 | 186 | 186 | 160 | 115 | 108 | 70 | 399 | 459 | 426 | 522 | 543 | 368 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | WNW 15 | SSW 11 | WNW 14 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
209 | 234 | 171 | 368 | 128 | 105 | 239 | 116 | 85 | 77 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 148 | 218 | 179 | 481 | 411 | 405 | 333 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | NE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
39 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 124 | 220 | 83 | 148 | 27 | 18 | 48 | 18 | 16 | 108 | 87 | 69 | 40 | 190 | 171 | 400 | 508 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — |
57 | 88 | 198 | 287 | 317 | 341 | 503 | 421 | 1254 | 1499 | 1069 | 1028 | 1218 | 1135 | 1069 | 1235 | 1228 | 661 | 413 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1424 | 1424 | 1974 | 1974 | 1523 | 1523 | 1974 | 1974 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 1526 | 1521 | 1521 | 1524 | 1521 | 1507 | 1507 | 1499 |
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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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