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Lat Long: 6.40° N 3.40° E

Tarqua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tarqua Bay sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.6° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 11th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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13
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13
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SSW
12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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11
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12
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
636
529
384
355
345
389
575
629
540
362
309
406
232
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317
275
270
334
154
180
Wind (km/h)
0
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
4:02PM0.89m
4:19AM1.04m
4:40PM0.91m
4:51AM1.05m
5:16PM0.91m
5:22AM1.04m
5:51PM0.89m
5:51AM1.01m
6:26PM0.86m
6:21AM0.96m
7:01PM0.81m
6:51AM0.89m
7:40PM0.75m
Low Tide
10:01AM-0.02m
10:03PM-0.04m
10:37AM-0.07m
10:38PM-0.04m
11:11AM-0.10m
11:11PM-0.01m
11:43AM-0.10m
11:43PM0.03m
12:15PM-0.08m
00:14AM0.09m
12:48PM-0.04m
00:47AM0.16m
1:23PM0.01m
1:22AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
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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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