Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 19th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
400
264
312
277
269
596
295
286
245
253
230
219
147
494
172
127
229
151
97
322
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
0
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
0
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:57PM1.08m
5:50AM0.94m
5:41PM1.06m
6:39AM0.93m
6:27PM1.00m
7:31AM0.90m
7:16PM0.93m
8:28AM0.87m
8:11PM0.84m
9:30AM0.84m
9:15PM0.75m
10:37AM0.83m
10:31PM0.68m
11:43AM0.84m
Low Tide
11:30PM-0.22m
11:37AM0.07m
00:15AM-0.21m
12:27PM0.11m
1:02AM-0.18m
1:20PM0.16m
1:52AM-0.12m
2:21PM0.21m
2:47AM-0.04m
3:31PM0.25m
3:47AM0.03m
4:51PM0.26m
4:53AM0.09m
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6
2
1
1
7
6
10
2
1
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
26
27
28
31
31
29
28
29
31
30
31
31
29
29
31
29
28
31
28
30
33
28
29
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
S
9
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
418
400
264
312
277
269
596
295
286
245
229
230
219
106
494
172
127
229
151
97
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
9
0.9
S
11
0.8
SW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SW
7
0.5
S
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
287
174
222
85
189
36
20
268
236
236
167
219
110
147
133
43
57
125
145
47
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
18
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.1
S
21
0.6
S
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
7
14
55
119
127
161
199
180
162
9
105
37
145
25
59
52
51
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
1.2
SSW
10
0.4
W
5
1.1
SSW
9
0.7
SW
6
0.7
WSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
27
71
76
39
15
10
9
253
7
216
38
25
82
34
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1158
646
237
364
646
28
818
646
405
3075
646
646
2019
646
237
646
646
0
3077
646
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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