Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 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
29.7° 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 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tarqua Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
S
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
S
10
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
219
169
347
251
127
181
145
145
322
318
371
441
408
568
588
596
744
773
763
660
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
SW
5
W
0
W
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:11PM0.84m
9:30AM0.84m
9:15PM0.75m
10:37AM0.83m
10:31PM0.68m
11:43AM0.84m
11:53PM0.64m
12:44PM0.86m
1:08AM0.65m
1:35PM0.89m
2:11AM0.67m
2:19PM0.91m
3:01AM0.71m
Low Tide
2:21PM0.21m
2:47AM-0.04m
3:31PM0.25m
3:47AM0.03m
4:51PM0.26m
4:53AM0.09m
6:11PM0.23m
5:59AM0.13m
7:19PM0.17m
7:00AM0.15m
8:13PM0.11m
7:54AM0.16m
8:57PM0.05m
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
7
2
2
3
1
3
14
10
1
3
1
Temp °C
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
27
26
26
28
28
28
28
29
28
31
31
30
32
30
29
33
31
30
31
31
30
30
29
30
31
29
30
30
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
11
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
179
219
147
347
251
127
181
117
145
127
158
302
233
224
568
588
596
744
773
763
660
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
Energy kJ
219
110
105
133
145
57
125
145
97
322
318
371
441
408
196
149
132
97
99
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
S
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
162
9
7
37
53
30
59
52
51
46
73
30
20
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.5
SW
3
1
SSW
8
Energy kJ
176
169
126
5
140
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
364
646
646
646
646
646
0
646
646
646
646
433
405
646
0
0
594
646
579
646
646
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
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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