Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Break

Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.56° S 172.46° W

Issued: 6 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Utua Mamao (Atafu) sea temperature is
29.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
15
1
S
14
0.8
SSE
12
1
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
448
465
407
192
367
530
289
522
419
469
173
240
322
237
151
147
180
460
395
930
921
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NE
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:06PM1.05m
8:20AM1.17m
8:44PM1.05m
8:58AM1.14m
9:26PM1.05m
9:42AM1.11m
10:17PM1.05m
10:36AM1.07m
11:17PM1.06m
11:41AM1.04m
00:26AM1.09m
12:55PM1.03m
1:36AM1.15m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.27m
2:40PM0.26m
2:44AM0.31m
3:19PM0.28m
3:30AM0.34m
4:04PM0.31m
4:24AM0.36m
4:57PM0.32m
5:30AM0.37m
5:59PM0.32m
6:44AM0.35m
7:07PM0.30m
7:59AM0.29m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
 mm
7
4
1
4
7
4
1
3
2
1
3
1
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
28
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
Feels °C
29
31
31
31
31
30
31
31
30
30
28
28
30
30
30
29
29
30
31
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
11
1
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
1.1
S
8
1.3
SSE
13
1
S
7
1.3
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
0.9
SSE
10
1
E
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
448
254
120
192
138
530
108
522
419
469
173
123
322
237
151
147
180
160
193
930
921
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
1
S
15
1
S
14
0.8
SSE
12
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
E
9
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
Energy kJ
63
465
407
192
367
61
289
82
81
55
52
56
95
85
80
90
58
460
395
153
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
E
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.4
NE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
48
46
136
133
136
28
48
28
38
53
36
34
56
34
65
65
26
116
90
68
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
7
Energy kJ
167
240
75
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
1
4
Distance (km)
2441
1953
1424
1424
1523
1424
1523
1155
1144
1144
1144
1152
665
565
580
580
565
580
565
553
565
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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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