Tarqua Bay surfForecast / Lagos and West / Nigeria

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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
29.4° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
3
0
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
S
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
318
371
441
408
568
596
596
744
773
883
660
642
615
249
497
839
1045
1365
1331
1349
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:43AM0.84m
11:53PM0.64m
12:44PM0.86m
1:08AM0.65m
1:35PM0.89m
2:11AM0.67m
2:19PM0.91m
3:01AM0.71m
2:57PM0.93m
3:45AM0.74m
3:33PM0.94m
4:24AM0.77m
4:06PM0.94m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.23m
5:59AM0.13m
7:19PM0.17m
7:00AM0.15m
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
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:57
6:57
16
2
1
1
4
4
6
1
3
Temp °C
28
29
28
26
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
29
29
28
28
28
27
31
31
30
29
30
30
31
31
29
30
30
29
31
30
29
32
31
30
31
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
9
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
S
11
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
S
10
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
6
1.1
S
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
99
158
371
345
408
234
596
596
744
773
883
660
642
615
249
62
839
1045
1365
1331
1349
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.4
SW
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
S
11
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
1
SSW
6
0.1
S
23
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
322
318
30
441
184
568
120
184
111
80
10
173
497
263
206
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
S
12
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
46
73
19
10
10
148
172
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
SW
3
1.1
S
11
0.5
SW
5
1
S
8
1
S
8
1.1
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
3
3
302
10
136
140
149
127
107
94
46
34
44
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
476
646
646
405
106
646
405
646
818
433
646
646
0
646
433
476
646
646
646
646
646
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)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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