Surf Forecasts:
Terra Mar surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking it down.
We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary surf ahead, so don’t rush out. The first real chance of a wave is Monday morning, July 27th, but it’s not a sure thing.
The standout of the whole 16 days is Terra Mar, a point break that breaks fairly often. Monday morning, July 27th, we’re looking at a 4ft swell out of the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong at 1126. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so the waves should be clean. The water is a warm 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 6° above average. That’s a nice surprise. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but with that long period, the waves will have some push. At a point break, it should wrap in nicely. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The quality drops off fast after Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28th and 29th, the swell hangs around 4ft to 4ft, still with decent period (16-17 seconds) and offshore winds, so it’s not all bad – but it’s only marginal. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, the wind shifts cross-onshore, and by Friday afternoon the breeze picks up to 9 mph, making the surface a bit choppy. The swell stays around 4ft to 5ft, but the period drops to 13 seconds, losing that long-period grunt.
From Saturday, August 1st, the wave energy fades fast. The combined energy drops to 511 on Saturday morning, and by Sunday, August 2nd, we’re down to 2ft junk. The whole second week is a bust. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through to Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy (often under 300). The wind is mostly light or cross-onshore, but there’s not enough push to surf. The only flicker of life is on Friday, August 7th, when a 2ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period rolls in, but it’s cross-on and marginal. By Saturday, August 8th, we get a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore again, making it messy.
So, the honest truth is: if you want a wave, you’ve got Monday morning, July 27th, at Terra Mar. That’s your best shot. After that, it’s a long, flat wait until maybe the second weekend of August, but that’s too far out to count on. The water will be warm, so you can still paddle around, but the surf is mostly a no-show.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1056 | 893 | 771 | 1009 | 1020 | 818 | 612 | 724 | 499 | 518 | 558 | 1195 | 892 | 669 | 613 | 475 | 440 | 146 | 89 | 88 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:53AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:18AM1.56m | 9:04PM2.25m | 10:43AM1.59m | 9:37PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:10PM2.18m | 11:34AM1.68m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:00PM1.73m | 11:19PM1.91m | 12:28PM1.79m | 00:00AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM1.12m | 3:47AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:16AM0.19m | 3:28PM1.03m | 4:43AM0.21m | 4:04PM0.99m | 5:09AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.97m | 5:34AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.95m | 5:58AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 1056 | 893 | 771 | 1009 | 1020 | 818 | 612 | 724 | 499 | 518 | 558 | 1195 | 892 | 669 | 613 | 475 | 440 | 146 | 47 | 41 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 13 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 49 | 33 | 23 | 48 | 33 | 131 | 222 | 210 | 401 | 358 | 272 | 40 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 88 | 71 | 43 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 17 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | S 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 59 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 37 | — | — | 9 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 89 | 88 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 156 | 1 | 39 | 170 | 1 | 103 | 178 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 60 | 11 | 61 | 61 | 39 | 103 | 39 | 1 |
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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).
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