Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
24.7° C
5.0° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 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 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. To be straight with you, the next week and a half or so is looking pretty grim for any sort of proper surf around here. The majority of the forecast is showing small, onshore slop with weak energy. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for, so if you’re keen, maybe sort out some other plans for the first week. It’s a real flat spell.

Looking at the first few days, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are write-offs. We’re looking at 2ft of weak, short-period swell with a cross-onshore wind messing it up. The energy is weak, only around 173 for Wednesday morning. You’d be fighting more chop than catching waves. It’s a no-go.

The swell tries to pick up a little through Friday the 7th and into the weekend, getting to 2ft and 3ft, and the period stretches out nicely to 19 seconds on Friday. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps up to a strong 447. But the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s still going to be lumpy and unappealing. The waves might be there, but they’ll be messy. It’s a tease, really.

The conditions stay pretty similar through the rest of that first week. The swell hovers around the 2ft to 3ft mark, with the period dropping back down to 13-18 seconds. The wind is our main problem, it’s just constantly on it. The energy is moderate, but it’s not translating into anything rideable. It’s frustrating to watch.

Now, there’s a very brief glimmer on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. The energy jumps up significantly, hitting 717 on Friday afternoon and 666 on Saturday, with the swell pushing up to 3ft and 4ft. The period is a solid 16-18 seconds, so there’s some real push behind it. But the forecast still calls it marginal, and the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s bigger, but it’s not clean. It might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t expect anything amazing.

After that, it fades back out. The last few days of the forecast, from the 16th through the 20th, we’re back to that same story: 2ft to 3ft of weak, onshore slop. The energy drops back down to moderate, and there’s nothing on the horizon to get excited about. It’s a long, flat run to finish the period.

So, honestly, there are no standout days here. The best of a bad bunch might be that Saturday the 15th, with the slightly bigger 4ft swell, but the wind has to cooperate, and right now, it’s not looking like it will. If it cleans up, it could be a fun, pushy wave, but that’s a big if. For now, I’d keep the board in the car and the expectations low. This is a waiting game.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
127
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329
243
348
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186
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131
252
316
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
W
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15
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15
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High Tide
2:31PM1.95m
4:24AM1.20m
3:37PM2.01m
6:47AM1.26m
4:52PM2.11m
7:50AM1.38m
6:02PM2.23m
8:30AM1.50m
7:02PM2.36m
9:05AM1.60m
7:56PM2.46m
9:39AM1.70m
8:45PM2.49m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.74m
8:03AM1.09m
11:46PM0.55m
9:34AM1.20m
00:52AM0.34m
11:21AM1.22m
1:44AM0.15m
12:40PM1.15m
2:29AM0.02m
1:40PM1.04m
3:10AM-0.06m
2:33PM0.92m
3:49AM-0.05m
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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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