This Surf Spot Holds A SHOCKING Secret

I traveled to Nigeria to surf, explore, and run an ISA course for local surfers at Tarkwa Bay—a remote island with an incredible surf scene but a complicated history. Once home to thousands, the community was forcibly evicted by the military in 2020, leaving only a handful of locals behind. Despite the challenges, the surf culture here is growing, and I had the chance to train and accredit some of these surfers to teach lessons to tourists. This trip was more than just waves—it was about connection, resilience, and hope. Join me as I dive into the story of Tarkwa Bay, surf some fun waves, and meet the incredible people keeping the surf spirit alive in Nigeria!

A special thanks to John Micheletti for hosting us and the International Surfing Association for putting this together with the Nigerian Surfing Federation.

Videos taken by me and by Marchal Whetoayeni

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[shannonainsliesurf]

Tarkwa Bay has a good growing surf community with an untold story! What part of this video stood out to you the most? Let me know in the comments!

[NateSurfsSLO]

This is amazing. One of the coolest surf videos I've seen. Thank you for bringing light to this story.

[pineapplesurf]

Yes, i know that place man, stoked to see a new video of this man

[palmbeachkook]

The Nigerian surfers have great style 🤙🏼

[billykohler]

Love what you’re doing for the indigenous people through the peace of surfing. Big heart. God bless. 😎

[pattersonthomasj]

Love this! Sharing is caring, keep up the work it's worth it.

[Bravactkins]

Best surf video I've watched in years.. good on ya!

[zachb]

Brother, that wave at 6:53 was insane. I think my favorite ride might go to the intermediate African dude on the blue soft top, because that huge smile on his face gives some hope for a future that holds joy for normal people who just want to carry on with their lives, provide for their family, and catch a break when the surf is pumping or they just want to cool off. Nigeria _might_ be a nice place, someday.

[lyhongnguyen]

thank you for the work you're doing for the community.

[skateorbri]

I truly support this kind of video production thanks man. I’m a life long surfer and x sponsored skateboarder and my favorite videos recently are if the Africans skateboarding like pro’s in Uganda. Now this! Sick bro! The ha me for sharing I love the feeling I get imagining how these less fortunate locals can have fun and learn love surfing 🏄🏼 instead of hate and war.

[robertlashley]

Hey this was a lovely thing to see, can see the boys were happy. Don't forget them.

[davidreid]

Cool and inspiring video. good editing. I enjoyed it.

[BobbyJetty]

That wave looks so rad for regular footer not to mention the people looked so happy. I just hope it doesn't turn into another flea infested surf spot that is overcrowded with people who don't respect the local culture. Thank you so much for making this video brother

[hookipaboy]

Great video the waves at Taco Bay breaks and barrels just like the waves at Off The Wall, Kahului Harbor on Maui🤙🏽

[Squidpaws-]

Such a sick adventure and experience brah! Thanks for sharing. What was the mosquito situation like there? Im always stressing about malaria whenever im traveling through West Africa.

[dmountfort]

Awesome stuff bru! Loving your videos. Keep it coming, your subscribers are gonna pump ;-)

[louiskuamoo]

Hope the kids not cutting school to surf! Tempting when surfs out your front door! Mahalo for this Intel! Aloha

[Brett-gbtf]

Awesome good job 👏 it's great for the young keeps them off the street

[Thecoachco]

An amazing and brave contribution you gave to them and the amazing Aloha you received from the locals. I can only dream about being wealthy enough to bring some containers full of brand new surfboards to give to these people.

[granta]

Oh man, someone who is good at bodysurfing should go and show em whats up. Thats a perfect right!😮😮😮