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Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria
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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 (Apr 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarqua Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | |
753 | 680 | 660 | 441 | 339 | 225 | 132 | 79 | 89 | 199 | 99 | 134 | 171 | 403 | 375 | 495 | 441 | 418 | 424 | 424 | 361 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:20PM0.89m | 2:39AM0.74m | 3:01PM0.94m | 3:26AM0.78m | 3:36PM0.97m | 4:05AM0.82m | 4:08PM0.99m | 4:41AM0.84m | 4:38PM1.00m | 5:15AM0.85m | 5:08PM0.99m | 5:49AM0.84m | 5:38PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.11m | 8:37AM0.08m | 9:26PM0.04m | 9:19AM0.07m | 10:01PM-0.02m | 9:55AM0.07m | 10:34PM-0.06m | 10:29AM0.07m | 11:06PM-0.08m | 11:02AM0.09m | 11:36PM-0.09m | 11:34AM0.12m | 00:07AM-0.08m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
753 | 680 | 660 | 441 | 339 | 225 | 132 | 79 | 81 | 199 | 99 | 134 | 171 | 403 | 375 | 495 | 441 | 418 | 25 | 424 | 361 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 5 | S 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 18 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 25 | 42 | 71 | 62 | 89 | 13 | 76 | 23 | 44 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 24 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WSW 5 | S 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 15 | — | — | S 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | S 13 |
18 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | S 10 | — | — |
— | — | 12 | 1 | — | 24 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 4 | 5 | 66 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 16 | 9 | — | 424 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 370 | 646 | 646 | 405 | 3059 | 646 | 364 | 1125 | 979 | 630 | 1820 | 646 | 818 | 646 | 646 | 979 | 646 | 646 | 926 | 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.











