Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 WAT
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Tarqua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tarqua Bay sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarqua Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
9
0.6
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
13
1.1
S
16
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
475
480
512
715
612
400
464
472
403
396
320
245
192
189
184
159
327
355
604
446
503
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
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-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:22AM0.71m
9:51PM0.63m
11:31AM0.73m
11:17PM0.61m
12:32PM0.79m
00:38AM0.63m
1:23PM0.85m
1:44AM0.69m
2:09PM0.93m
2:38AM0.76m
2:51PM0.99m
3:28AM0.83m
3:33PM1.04m
Low Tide
4:21PM0.36m
4:30AM0.15m
5:47PM0.33m
5:39AM0.16m
6:58PM0.26m
6:43AM0.14m
7:52PM0.16m
7:40AM0.11m
8:38PM0.05m
8:30AM0.08m
9:21PM-0.05m
9:18AM0.05m
10:04PM-0.13m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
31
30
30
31
31
29
30
31
30
30
31
30
31
30
30
31
30
29
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
11
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
S
10
1
SSW
14
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
14
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
15
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
13
1.1
S
16
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
13
Energy kJ
475
457
512
715
332
400
464
472
113
142
144
83
173
173
159
117
327
355
604
446
503
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.1
S
15
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
0.4
S
13
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
S
8
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
319
480
4
715
612
53
389
213
82
92
111
101
125
85
82
159
61
21
16
39
93
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
24
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SW
19
Energy kJ
73
79
18
33
25
11
59
45
45
45
20
74
33
39
80
9
15
39
177
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
1
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
426
339
279
217
162
403
396
320
245
192
189
184
58
64
77
115
119
72
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
646
646
646
646
646
646
979
1820
646
646
646
646
818
1820
646
979
3101
646
818
818
646
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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.

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