In the urban area of the city of Lagos you find a long beach facing southeast that gets waves only during south and east winter swells.
Description of Lagos Beach surf spot
Most of the year the beach of Lagos is a flat beach where people go for a walk alone or with the dog (in winter) or for sunbathing (in summer). However, in winter and if the conditions are right, the beach of Lagos can wake up and offer nice, hollow, fast and powerful waves that can give a lot of fun to surfers of all levels. If the swell is powerful enough, the spot can develop into fast and hollow waves that offer fun times to advanced surfers that like to rip the lip.
If the spot is working and you go into the water, be aware of localism: nothing extreme, but just let the locals catch the first waves and you will be fine.
If it’s been raining a lot the river can bring down some dirt and pollute a bit the water, but usually and if it is not the case, the water quality is good.
Video: Alex Botelho surfing at Lagos beach in winter
Lagos beach wakes up with big winter swells, and professional surfer Alex Botelho took advantge of it in winter 2014:
Surroundings
In the beautiful city center of Lagos you have plenty of services, restaurants and cafes, and also some historical spots if you fancy a walk afeter the session. In the marina from Lagos, which is nearby, you also have bars and restaurants.
Access to the spot
The spot offers easy access by car, where you can park and have easy access to the beach.
