Tarqua Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.40° N 3.40° E

Tarqua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tarqua Bay sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.8° 

Tarqua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tarqua Bay surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
12
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SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
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10
0.8
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.8
S
10
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SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.3
SW
6
0.8
S
9
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9
0.7
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9
0.9
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9
1.1
SSW
9
0.7
S
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
361
404
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408
411
171
165
125
228
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129
81
129
206
145
409
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
S
15
SW
20
WSW
20
W
25
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
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25
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15
WSW
15
WSW
15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:10PM0.78m
8:27AM0.91m
9:06PM0.71m
9:18AM0.84m
10:23PM0.65m
10:29AM0.78m
00:06AM0.64m
12:01PM0.75m
1:40AM0.71m
1:29PM0.78m
2:44AM0.80m
2:37PM0.84m
3:32AM0.90m
Low Tide
2:08PM0.03m
2:06AM0.10m
2:58PM0.07m
2:56AM0.19m
4:04PM0.11m
4:06AM0.28m
5:29PM0.13m
5:48AM0.32m
6:59PM0.10m
7:29AM0.29m
8:10PM0.03m
8:40AM0.20m
9:05PM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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