Tarkwa Bay
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catch the rebound off the breakwall when it doubles up with the next wave. when it's on - it pitches and barrels off to the sand. Very inconsistant - works only 20 times a year.
Location
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Take boat taxi to Tarqua Bay at enterance of lagos harbour. Go to end of beach next to rock breakwall.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Lighthouse beach
0.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Shipwreck
17.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |