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Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau
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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
29.9° 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 298 | 249 | 245 | 264 | 280 | 264 | 134 | 116 | 114 | 82 | 150 | 145 | 85 | 88 | 93 | 180 | 202 | 368 | 621 | 469 | 359 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:00AM 1.12 | 8:18PM 0.95 | 8:37AM 1.03 | 8:59PM 0.86 | 9:25AM 0.95 | 10:00PM 0.79 | 10:39AM 0.89 | 11:44PM 0.76 | 12:18PM 0.89 | 1:18AM 0.81 | 1:33PM 0.95 | 2:14AM 0.91 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:45AM 0.28 | 2:20PM 0.31 | 2:18AM 0.36 | 3:02PM 0.39 | 2:58AM 0.43 | 4:00PM 0.46 | 3:56AM 0.50 | 5:25PM 0.50 | 5:28AM 0.53 | 6:58PM 0.47 | 7:02AM 0.50 | 8:01PM 0.40 | 8:05AM 0.42 | |||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 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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