Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 13 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
29.6° 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 Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
3
1
0
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
13
1.1
S
16
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
173
161
159
327
355
596
461
495
705
727
692
432
418
400
522
312
277
357
596
268
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
NE
15
WSW
20
SW
5
WNW
5
S
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:09PM0.93m
2:38AM0.76m
2:51PM0.99m
3:28AM0.83m
3:33PM1.04m
4:15AM0.89m
4:14PM1.08m
5:02AM0.92m
4:57PM1.08m
5:50AM0.94m
5:41PM1.06m
6:39AM0.93m
6:27PM1.00m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.05m
8:30AM0.08m
9:21PM-0.05m
9:18AM0.05m
10:04PM-0.13m
10:04AM0.04m
10:46PM-0.19m
10:50AM0.04m
11:30PM-0.22m
11:37AM0.07m
00:15AM-0.21m
12:27PM0.11m
1:02AM-0.18m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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clear
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thunderstorm
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
1
3
1
3
1
1
5
4
21
1
9
1
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
28
28
27
26
27
26
27
28
32
31
29
30
30
29
30
29
31
31
31
30
31
29
29
30
28
29
31
30
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
13
1.1
S
16
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.5
S
12
0.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
S
12
Energy kJ
118
111
57
117
327
355
596
461
495
705
267
692
432
418
400
522
312
277
357
596
214
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
173
173
119
159
61
7
15
39
104
123
505
226
392
287
264
85
112
162
127
268
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
S
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
15
Energy kJ
125
85
161
61
9
39
92
124
7
14
55
188
43
159
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.6
WSW
5
1.1
SW
5
1
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
19
69
106
121
131
131
727
368
18
62
68
25
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
646
646
646
1571
1820
3154
926
979
646
646
1820
979
979
199
405
0
1158
646
0
28
646
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
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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