Surf Forecasts:
Utua Mamao (Atafu) surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 981 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Utua Mamao (Atafu) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 817 | 1055 | 921 | 863 | 785 | 669 | 596 | 647 | 353 | 322 | 630 | 553 | 421 | 309 | 368 | 152 | 326 | 253 | 208 | 279 | 771 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:36AM1.15m | 2:09PM1.06m | 2:43AM1.22m | 3:15PM1.11m | 3:43AM1.31m | 4:15PM1.17m | 4:39AM1.39m | 5:09PM1.22m | 5:31AM1.45m | 6:00PM1.26m | 6:21AM1.47m | 6:49PM1.28m | 7:10AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.30m | 7:59AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.25m | 9:08AM0.20m | 9:19PM0.17m | 10:08AM0.11m | 10:17PM0.10m | 11:03AM0.03m | 11:11PM0.04m | 11:54AM-0.02m | 00:02AM0.01m | 12:43PM-0.03m | 00:51AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 |
 | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | 6:25 |
mm | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | WNW 15 | SSW 10 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 817 | 1055 | 921 | 863 | 785 | 669 | 596 | 647 | 353 | 231 | 630 | 553 | 421 | 309 | 218 | 86 | 326 | 130 | 246 | 125 | 239 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 14 | S 11 | WNW 14 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 88 | 55 | 117 | 94 | 39 | 30 | 66 | 54 | 68 | 207 | 209 | 234 | 171 | 368 | 115 | 135 | 239 | 116 | 233 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 78 | 56 | 73 | 37 | 49 | 49 | 68 | 47 | 34 | 322 | 45 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 128 | 220 | 217 | 193 | 142 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | 102 | 98 | 135 | 105 | 152 | 284 | 253 | 208 | 279 | 771 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 580 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2462 | 1144 | 565 | 1155 | 1424 | 1424 | 1424 | 1155 | 665 | 2448 | 1453 | 1521 | 1521 | 1523 | 1521 |
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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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