
Surf Forecasts:
Terra Mar surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Terra Mar is offering up over the next couple weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. This isn’t a time to be getting too excited. We’ve got a real slow start. The first decent buzz doesn’t even show up until Wednesday the 8th, and even then, it’s pretty soft. The big picture is a long stretch of small, messy, or straight-up poor conditions. From the get-go until about the 18th, it’s a battle to find anything worth paddling out for. There are days and days of weak little waves and cross-onshore winds. This isn’t a drought, but it’s a pretty lean run.
Let’s start with that small window mid-week. Wednesday morning the 8th, we get a sneaky little pulse. Swell is 4 ft out of the SSW, with a nice long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy hits 873 (moderate), so there’s some push. The kicker? The wind is a light onshore from the SW – basically glassy early. This is the closest we get to a standout in the first week, for the early birds.
But then the energy fades and the wind stays messy. Thursday the 9th through to Monday the 15th is a slog. Lots of 2 ft to 3 ft waves, short periods, and cross-onshore breezes. Don’t even bother with the weekend of the 12th and 13th – it’s pretty poor.
Now, there is a tiny little moment on Wednesday afternoon the 15th. It’s only 1 ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare chance for a longboard if you’re desperate, but it’s lacklustre.
The real event, the one that might get your heart going, is aimed at Sunday the 19th into Monday the 20th. The swell builds to 4 ft on Sunday morning, then peaks at 5 ft Sunday afternoon out of the S. The combined energy jumps right up to 1066 (strong). The period is shorter though, at 13-14 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more crumbly. But the wind? It’s light onshore – clean. This is far and away the best-looking swell of the whole forecast. It’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but this is the one to circle on the calendar.
For a point break like Terra Mar, that light onshore wind is magic. The swell is coming from the SSW, which is pretty much on the money for this spot (optimum is WSW, so it’s close enough). It’s a beginner-friendly break, and even at 5 ft it’s manageable for most. Keep in mind, even with a bit of energy, the period isn't super long so it won't be a freight train. It’s a pretty consistent spot, so it’ll be breaking.
Crowds? Terra Mar can get a bit of company, yeah. For that Sunday, expect the word to be out, so you’ll want to get there early or be ready to share.
So, to sum it up: a long, slow, frustrating start with a few tiny, glassy moments. The real standout is Sunday the 19th. That’s your window. Be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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326 | 326 | 485 | 777 | 603 | 491 | 667 | 651 | 675 | 552 | 481 | 481 | 367 | 411 | 405 | 344 | 358 | 210 | 210 | 229 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:49PM1.76m | 2:15AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.87m | 4:01AM1.29m | 4:22PM1.99m | 5:58AM1.27m | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:12PM2.28m | 8:28AM1.44m | 7:06PM2.42m | 9:18AM1.52m | 7:59PM2.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM1.06m | 8:25AM0.79m | 10:37PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.93m | 11:54PM0.66m | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:57AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:50AM0.19m | 12:32PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.01m | 1:34PM1.09m | 3:26AM-0.11m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
326 | 326 | 392 | 777 | 603 | 99 | 667 | 651 | 675 | 552 | 481 | 481 | 367 | 411 | 405 | 344 | 358 | 210 | 210 | 229 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 20 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
22 | 259 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 491 | 88 | 63 | 72 | 97 | 128 | 68 | 55 | 52 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 153 | 110 | 113 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 11 | S 21 | — | S 19 | S 19 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
180 | 47 | 485 | 2 | 220 | 140 | 118 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 66 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 61 | 0 | 109 | 188 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 103 | 103 | 1 | 115 | 108 | 1 | 108 | 115 | 0 | 61 | 60 | 0 |
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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.
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