
Surf Forecasts:
Tarqua Bay surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Tarqua Bay in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Sunday 22 Nov, 10PM (local time) – 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Tarqua Bay before Tuesday 1 Dec. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 4ft (1.2m), 16s on Sunday 22 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarqua Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tarqua Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarqua Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
104 | 96 | 90 | 90 | 187 | 86 | 85 | 179 | 227 | 337 | 360 | 350 | 336 | 608 | 507 | 386 | 373 | 347 | 330 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11PM0.74m | 7:36AM0.74m | 9:04PM0.72m | 8:24AM0.67m | 10:05PM0.71m | 9:30AM0.62m | 11:12PM0.73m | 10:55AM0.59m | 00:12AM0.78m | 12:18PM0.60m | 1:03AM0.84m | 1:25PM0.65m | 1:48AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52AM0.31m | 2:18PM0.07m | 2:49AM0.35m | 3:08PM0.12m | 4:05AM0.37m | 4:08PM0.16m | 5:31AM0.34m | 5:15PM0.17m | 6:43AM0.27m | 6:20PM0.17m | 7:36AM0.18m | 7:17PM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
90 | 89 | 90 | 86 | 187 | 82 | 75 | 179 | 227 | 337 | 360 | 350 | 336 | 608 | 507 | 386 | 373 | 347 | 330 | 195 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | S 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
104 | 96 | 86 | 61 | 53 | 86 | 85 | 69 | 64 | 58 | 39 | 24 | 16 | — | 96 | 84 | 30 | 9 | 50 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 20 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | S 22 | S 22 | S 21 | SSW 20 |
15 | 15 | 62 | 80 | 53 | 26 | 40 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 9 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | S 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | SSW 10 | W 4 | S 10 | SSW 4 |
— | 2 | — | 90 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 90 | 88 | 78 | 55 | 74 | — | — | 96 | 3 | 122 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 646 | 646 | 636 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 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.
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