Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 10 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
29.9° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
16
1.2
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
S
13
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
400
464
472
338
332
264
198
192
180
161
163
327
427
596
461
905
705
639
480
387
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:17PM0.61m
12:32PM0.79m
00:38AM0.63m
1:23PM0.85m
1:44AM0.69m
2:09PM0.93m
2:38AM0.76m
2:51PM0.99m
3:28AM0.83m
3:33PM1.04m
4:15AM0.89m
4:14PM1.08m
5:02AM0.92m
Low Tide
5:47PM0.33m
5:39AM0.16m
6:58PM0.26m
6:43AM0.14m
7:52PM0.16m
7:40AM0.11m
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
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
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
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
1
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
30
29
30
31
32
32
31
30
30
31
29
31
31
29
30
29
30
31
31
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
9
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
16
1.2
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
Energy kJ
284
400
389
472
338
332
264
83
173
173
78
117
327
427
596
461
905
705
639
480
344
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
0.4
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
612
53
25
213
113
142
144
101
125
85
119
159
61
9
15
39
92
123
309
261
387
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
24
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
19
0.6
S
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
33
25
11
82
92
111
45
20
74
161
61
18
15
61
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
12
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
9
0.8
SW
4
1.1
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.7
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
Energy kJ
279
464
198
192
180
20
163
137
64
117
133
16
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
646
646
979
646
646
646
646
646
926
1820
646
646
1820
1158
818
818
646
646
646
646
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
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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