Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Break

Utua Mamao (Atafu) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.56° S 172.46° W

Issued: 6 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Utua Mamao (Atafu) sea temperature is
29.5° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 499 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 0.8m and 11s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
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)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
19
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
183
279
330
373
402
474
421
377
304
365
214
330
377
272
325
465
499
454
435
284
Wind (km/h)
20
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
15
E
5
SE
10
E
10
E
5
E
5
SE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:32PM1.00m
4:48AM1.16m
5:10PM1.02m
5:25AM1.18m
5:46PM1.04m
6:01AM1.20m
6:21PM1.05m
6:36AM1.21m
6:56PM1.05m
7:11AM1.20m
7:31PM1.05m
7:45AM1.19m
8:06PM1.05m
8:20AM1.17m
Low Tide
10:29PM0.29m
11:09AM0.25m
11:06PM0.25m
11:45AM0.22m
11:42PM0.23m
12:20PM0.20m
00:18AM0.22m
12:55PM0.20m
00:53AM0.23m
1:29PM0.21m
1:28AM0.24m
2:04PM0.23m
2:05AM0.27m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
 mm
4
10
2
3
2
1
1
1
7
7
5
16
17
29
2
1
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
25
26
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
27
28
28
28
28
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
30
30
31
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
6
0.7
NE
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
E
8
0.9
SSW
10
1.1
E
8
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSE
13
Energy kJ
120
60
279
330
373
402
308
297
377
304
365
114
330
181
140
157
390
499
228
194
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.6
SSE
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
E
8
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
239
173
28
28
23
91
474
421
173
52
48
214
109
377
272
325
127
85
454
435
284
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.5
S
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
NNE
9
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
SSW
7
0.8
S
19
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
SSW
8
Energy kJ
42
55
20
33
42
47
64
58
81
49
165
106
50
86
53
38
465
151
63
60
67
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
51
183
249
237
272
237
197
196
202
270
187
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
1155
1155
1144
1144
1144
1155
1424
1424
1424
1961
1424
1424
1523
1521
1523
2002
1155
1953
1953
1424
2002
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Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
5
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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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