
Surf Forecasts:
Tarqua Bay surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarqua Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tarqua Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarqua Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarqua Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
232 | 202 | 242 | 334 | 154 | 180 | 116 | 85 | 83 | 144 | 177 | 257 | 302 | 343 | 417 | 355 | 498 | 424 | 303 | 328 | 333 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:21AM0.96m | 7:01PM0.81m | 6:51AM0.89m | 7:40PM0.75m | 7:24AM0.82m | 8:26PM0.69m | 8:01AM0.74m | 9:28PM0.65m | 8:53AM0.66m | 10:53PM0.63m | 10:16AM0.60m | 00:20AM0.67m | 12:00PM0.59m | 1:21AM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM-0.04m | 00:47AM0.16m | 1:23PM0.01m | 1:22AM0.23m | 2:01PM0.07m | 2:04AM0.31m | 2:48PM0.13m | 3:03AM0.37m | 3:51PM0.19m | 4:41AM0.41m | 5:13PM0.21m | 6:30AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 |
232 | 202 | 242 | 334 | 106 | 180 | 116 | 85 | 83 | 144 | 177 | 220 | 256 | 343 | 417 | 355 | 498 | 424 | 303 | 328 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 19 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 8 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
104 | 65 | 128 | 7 | — | 16 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 28 | 160 | 257 | 302 | 150 | 202 | 70 | — | 6 | 48 | 46 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | SW 5 | — | S 18 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — |
109 | 104 | 86 | 7 | 57 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 11 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 12 |
— | 3 | — | — | 154 | — | 10 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 14 | — | 13 | — | — | 9 | 333 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 646 | 646 | 646 | 979 | 646 | 646 | 979 | 1817 | 646 | 818 | 3079 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 549 | 646 | 646 | 818 | 646 | 646 |
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Information about the Tarqua Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tarqua Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarqua Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarqua Bay 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 (Tarqua Bay) 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 Tarqua Bay 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.
Tarqua Bay is 6 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.










