Surf Forecasts:
Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S 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 (Sep 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 544 | 330 | 297 | 342 | 252 | 184 | 136 | 216 | 151 | 175 | 298 | 414 | 314 | 530 | 334 | 377 | 641 | 382 | 480 | 1199 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:00PM0.94m | 10:40AM0.78m | 11:29PM0.88m | 12:38PM0.76m | 1:11AM0.89m | 2:03PM0.81m | 2:17AM0.96m | 2:51PM0.90m | 3:01AM1.05m | 3:26PM0.99m | 3:36AM1.14m | 3:57PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33AM0.49m | 4:35PM0.52m | 6:17AM0.51m | 6:22PM0.53m | 7:52AM0.47m | 7:50PM0.48m | 8:45AM0.40m | 8:43PM0.40m | 9:21AM0.32m | 9:21PM0.32m | 9:51AM0.24m | 9:55PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 544 | 330 | 297 | 342 | 252 | 184 | 136 | 216 | 151 | 32 | 298 | 414 | 314 | 530 | 320 | 230 | 641 | 382 | 480 | 1199 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 13 | E 8 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 34 | 275 | 272 | 203 | 163 | 133 | 25 | 63 | 19 | 175 | 119 | 150 | 99 | 102 | 334 | 377 | 78 | 59 | 72 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 8 | E 4 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 85 | 19 | 41 | 56 | 32 | 18 | 116 | 41 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 107 | 256 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 614 | 616 | 665 | 565 | 565 | 575 | 565 | 0 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 576 | 576 | 565 | 565 | 580 | 1155 | 1424 | 580 |
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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).
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