Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
23.2° C
3.7° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 22s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 24th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 22s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Terra Mar over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of small, long-period SSW groundswell coming through for the first week or so, with clean conditions thanks to light onshore breezes. But the swell is never really big enough to get the heart racing, and the energy is moderate (around 930 to 1176). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

The first decent morning is Friday, 24 July. Early sets around 2ft from the SW with a 24-second period – that’s a seriously long period groundswell, which will give you proper, lined-up waves at the point. It’s a little small, but the 9 mph onshore wind from the SW is light enough to keep things clean. The moderate energy (930) is there, but it’s marginal for a proper session.

The standout window is going to be Saturday, 25 July, through Monday, 27 July. The swell builds to 3ft – 4ft from the SSW, still with that long period dropping from 21s to 18s. The wind stays light, mostly onshore, but it’s gentle. The energy climbs to 978 Sunday morning and hits 1176 on Monday morning. That’s the best combo of size and energy in the whole run. The waves will be clean, but keep in mind: with such a long period (19–18s), the sets will be spaced out and the wave might be a little too straight for the beach, but at a point break like Terra Mar, it’ll be sweet. Crowds are possible on the weekend.

From Tuesday, 28 July, into Thursday, 30 July, it’s a similar story: 3ft–4ft, SSW, period dropping to 16s, still light onshore wind. It’s consistent but not a standout. The energy stays moderate (around 812–1162), but the wave quality is still marginal.

Then we hit a change around Friday, 31 July. The swell picks up to 6ft–6ft from the S, but the period drops to 14s, and the wind swings to a cross-onshore from the W at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 1421, but it’s going to be a bit choppy. That’s heavy for this spot, and with the wind on it, it’s more of a challenge than a pleasure. It’s only for experienced surfers.

Into the first week of August, the swell drops off fast. By Sunday, 2 August, we’re back to 3ft–4ft with a 11s period, and the energy is weak (367–508). Then from Monday, 3 August, through to Saturday, 8 August, it’s all poor surf – tiny waves, 1ft–2ft, mostly from the SW, with period between 13–16s, and the energy is below 200. The wind stays light but mostly onshore. It’s a flat spell. No real recommendations.

The best of the whole run is the Saturday, 25 July to Monday, 27 July window. The peak is Monday morning, 27 July: 4ft from the SSW, 18s period, light onshore breeze, and combined energy of 1176. That’s the one to aim for. Clean, lined-up, with some push.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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1
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1
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4
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
0
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
13
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SSW
24
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SSW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.2
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
563
368
664
799
640
1100
863
743
719
1056
893
771
1009
1020
818
612
724
604
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:30AM1.38m
6:30PM2.00m
9:02AM1.44m
7:14PM2.08m
9:28AM1.49m
7:53PM2.15m
9:53AM1.52m
8:29PM2.22m
10:18AM1.56m
9:04PM2.25m
10:43AM1.59m
9:37PM2.24m
Low Tide
1:32AM0.51m
12:00PM1.25m
2:11AM0.40m
12:56PM1.23m
2:45AM0.31m
1:39PM1.18m
3:17AM0.24m
2:17PM1.12m
3:47AM0.20m
2:52PM1.07m
4:16AM0.19m
3:28PM1.03m
4:43AM0.21m
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:58
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5:58
6:00
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7:53
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Temp °C
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24
21
24
24
22
24
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22
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Feels °C
23
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22
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24
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24
24
23
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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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