Tarkwa Bay Beach
Tarkwa Bay
A breakwater-enclosed bay that can only be reached by boat. With calm waves and clean sand, it is cleaner than the city beaches, and it is good for swimming and surfing.
Tarkwa Bay is an artificial bay enclosed by breakwaters at the entrance to Lagos Port, facing Lagos Island across the water. It can only be reached by boat, so it is cleaner and quieter than city beaches. The waves are small and suitable for swimming, and there is a surf school at the outer breakwater. Take a speedboat from Tarzan Pier or Five Cowries Pier on Victoria Island, about 15 to 20 minutes, and be sure to wear a life jacket. There are shade-tent rentals and barbecue stalls on the beach. It is crowded at weekends, so keep an eye on the return boat's last sailing.
Opening hours
Daytime; ferries approx. 8:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Terra Kulture
- John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History
- National Museum Lagos
- Tafawa Balewa Square
- Freedom Park Lagos
- Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos
- Landmark Beach
- Balogun Market