Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Issued: 10 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
20.4° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Terra Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Terra Mar surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terra Mar this week:

The surf forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Terra Mar in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
173
261
347
438
142
392
397
239
239
239
233
348
273
453
330
261
485
565
603
497
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
W
5
NW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
S
15
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
0
S
10
SW
10
SW
0
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:54AM1.51m
10:26PM2.17m
12:28PM1.52m
10:59PM2.09m
1:02PM1.55m
11:34PM1.96m
1:36PM1.60m
00:13AM1.80m
2:11PM1.67m
1:03AM1.62m
2:49PM1.76m
2:15AM1.43m
3:33PM1.87m
4:01AM1.29m
Low Tide
4:13PM1.14m
5:48AM0.27m
4:52PM1.16m
6:19AM0.34m
5:36PM1.17m
6:48AM0.43m
6:31PM1.17m
7:17AM0.54m
7:41PM1.15m
7:49AM0.66m
9:06PM1.06m
8:25AM0.79m
10:37PM0.89m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
17
19
19
17
20
20
18
20
20
18
20
20
19
20
20
19
22
22
20
Feels °C
17
17
16
18
17
16
19
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
22
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
339
173
261
347
438
142
392
397
239
239
239
233
348
273
453
330
261
73
565
603
497
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
W
6
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
4
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
W
5
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
9
45
125
9
81
6
13
19
6
148
212
10
154
99
20
26
42
318
82
44
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
W
6
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
5
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
45
67
9
23
21
60
21
44
18
8
16
145
8
54
181
180
259
485
181
191
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
13
14
13
8
7
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
61
188
0
60
61
0
60
61
0
61
60
0
60
61
0
60
61
0
61
61
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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Information about the Terra Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Terra Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Terra Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terra Mar 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 (Terra Mar) 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 Terra Mar 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.

Terra Mar is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Oceanside. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oceanside. Oceanside has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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