Utua Mamao (Atafu) surfForecast / Tokelau / Tokelau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 19 Feb 2026 +13
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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
29.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Utua Mamao (Atafu) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 20th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 20th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 25th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSE
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.8
E
0.4
SSW
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)131312121212121111816667771514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15614985131117113107100688998114130145142108154180163156138
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononcross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:10PM
1.37
7:30AM
1.31
7:47PM
1.32
8:10AM
1.28
8:28PM
1.23
8:54AM
1.22
9:17PM
1.12
9:49AM
1.15
10:19PM
1.00
11:03AM
1.07
11:49PM
0.92
12:39PM
1.05
1:32AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
0.06
1:38PM
0.10
2:00AM
0.11
2:21PM
0.15
2:41AM
0.17
3:10PM
0.23
3:29AM
0.25
4:12PM
0.31
4:31AM
0.34
5:35PM
0.38
5:57AM
0.39
7:17PM
0.37
7:34AM
0.37
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33
Sunset6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-22734763-1-121331131
Temp. °C282827272727272627282828282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)303030303028292526282828282929292829292828
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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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