Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 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)

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 (May 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.8m) 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 Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
2
4
0
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
S
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
596
744
773
883
660
742
606
249
492
812
1033
1576
1537
1207
1152
1191
1106
926
867
498
402
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
SE
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:11AM0.67m
2:19PM0.91m
3:01AM0.71m
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
Low Tide
8:13PM0.11m
7:54AM0.16m
8:57PM0.05m
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
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
3
1
1
1
2
4
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
25
26
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
27
30
30
30
31
31
30
29
32
30
28
30
29
30
31
28
30
32
29
28
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
8
1.1
S
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
Energy kJ
596
744
773
883
660
742
606
249
75
812
1033
1576
1537
1207
1152
1191
1106
926
867
498
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.1
S
23
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
115
129
109
113
10
173
492
183
206
32
33
33
32
17
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
S
11
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
147
217
93
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
1
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
Energy kJ
147
137
137
110
75
78
35
26
28
35
32
42
45
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
1
237
1103
433
646
646
646
646
646
646
646
1571
979
0
1571
646
646
1571
433
405
Best forecast wave conditions in Lagos and West
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nigeria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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