Tarqua Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.40° N 3.40° E

Tarqua Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tarqua Bay sea temperature is
27.5°C
1.9° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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10
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10
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9
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9
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9
0.9
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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222
254
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257
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166
327
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386
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348
149
196
151
229
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
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SW
25
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20
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25
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15
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High Tide
10:29AM0.78m
00:06AM0.64m
12:01PM0.75m
1:40AM0.71m
1:29PM0.78m
2:44AM0.80m
2:37PM0.84m
3:32AM0.90m
3:30PM0.90m
4:13AM0.98m
4:16PM0.94m
4:50AM1.03m
4:57PM0.97m
Low Tide
5:29PM0.13m
5:48AM0.32m
6:59PM0.10m
7:29AM0.29m
8:10PM0.03m
8:40AM0.20m
9:05PM-0.04m
9:33AM0.11m
9:49PM-0.10m
10:17AM0.03m
10:30PM-0.13m
10:57AM-0.03m
11:06PM-0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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