Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 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
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Tarqua Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Jun 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 30th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
S
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.1
S
13
1.4
SSW
13
1
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
742
606
249
492
812
1033
1531
1493
1168
1152
1152
980
926
867
421
594
309
294
189
186
160
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:57PM0.93m
3:45AM0.74m
3:33PM0.94m
4:24AM0.77m
4:06PM0.94m
5:01AM0.79m
4:40PM0.94m
5:37AM0.81m
5:13PM0.92m
6:13AM0.81m
5:46PM0.89m
6:51AM0.81m
6:21PM0.86m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.17m
9:35PM0.00m
9:22AM0.17m
10:10PM-0.04m
10:01AM0.18m
10:43PM-0.06m
10:38AM0.19m
11:16PM-0.08m
11:15AM0.20m
11:49PM-0.08m
11:52AM0.22m
00:22AM-0.07m
12:31PM0.24m
00:57AM-0.05m
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6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
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6:57
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
1
3
3
1
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
31
30
30
31
31
31
31
29
30
30
29
28
31
29
28
31
29
27
31
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
S
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
13
1.4
SSW
13
1
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
742
606
249
492
812
1033
1531
1493
1168
1152
1152
980
926
531
421
594
309
294
189
186
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
23
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
5
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.8
SSW
6
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
10
83
217
183
206
22
14
7
6
42
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
173
168
93
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.6
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.5
W
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SW
5
Energy kJ
107
107
89
89
78
57
57
21
16
73
35
41
867
49
17
35
34
13
49
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
646
646
646
646
646
646
646
646
646
441
646
818
646
646
646
818
2465
646
405
2465
646
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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