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
29.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Utua Mamao (Atafu) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 19th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.7
E
0.9
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)11811111111101011101010101010101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5963209242278344313277332240296265290240257292250240230240245
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
1.21
4:27AM
1.13
4:43PM
1.23
4:59AM
1.13
5:14PM
1.24
5:31AM
1.11
5:45PM
1.23
6:04AM
1.08
6:18PM
1.21
6:38AM
1.04
6:52PM
1.17
7:13AM
0.99
7:29PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:25PM
0.23
10:29AM
0.22
10:57PM
0.20
10:59AM
0.21
11:30PM
0.19
11:30AM
0.21
12:03AM
0.19
12:02PM
0.22
12:38AM
0.21
12:35PM
0.24
1:14AM
0.24
1:10PM
0.28
1:53AM
0.29
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
41014244-1151-----1-1112
Temp. °C272727282828282827272828282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)283029282929282928303030303030293030292930
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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 12 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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