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Lighthouse Beach surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 WATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lighthouse Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lighthouse Beach sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | |
277 | 216 | 127 | 192 | 173 | 161 | 159 | 327 | 355 | 596 | 461 | 495 | 705 | 618 | 692 | 452 | 333 | 400 | 522 | 312 | 319 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:23PM0.85m | 1:44AM0.69m | 2:09PM0.93m | 2:38AM0.76m | 2:51PM0.99m | 3:28AM0.83m | 3:33PM1.04m | 4:15AM0.89m | 4:14PM1.08m | 5:02AM0.92m | 4:57PM1.08m | 5:50AM0.94m | 5:41PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.16m | 7:40AM0.11m | 8:38PM0.05m | 8:30AM0.08m | 9:21PM-0.05m | 9:18AM0.05m | 10:04PM-0.13m | 10:04AM0.04m | 10:46PM-0.19m | 10:50AM0.04m | 11:30PM-0.22m | 11:37AM0.07m | 00:15AM-0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 32 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 25 |
32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 277 | 216 | 127 | 173 | 87 | 119 | 117 | 327 | 355 | 596 | 461 | 495 | 705 | 618 | 226 | 392 | 333 | 400 | 264 | 312 | 277 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 18 | S 21 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 20 | S 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 142 | 144 | 83 | 125 | 173 | 161 | 159 | 61 | 9 | 15 | 39 | 92 | 123 | 267 | 427 | 392 | 229 | 174 | 7 | 14 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 13 |
| kJ | 92 | 111 | 101 | 20 | 85 | 33 | 61 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | S 10 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 192 | 13 | 132 | 140 | 172 | 132 | 133 | 107 | 87 | — | — | 692 | 452 | 28 | 59 | 522 | 220 | 319 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 1820 | 3155 | 818 | 818 | 646 | 364 | 646 | 818 | 433 | 1158 | 433 | 978 | 3085 | 28 |
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Information about the Lighthouse Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse Beach 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 (Lighthouse Beach) 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 Lighthouse Beach 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.
Lighthouse Beach is 7 km (4 miles) from the very large city of Apapa. If you plan a holiday in Lagos and West, look for hotels and other accommodation in Apapa. Apapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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