Terra Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 PDT
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Terra Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 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 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
3
2
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1
W
1
W
1.7
W
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)191818161615151514141413138881616181815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)263398298526507372428343315302236176171125117328127271547399409
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
E
10
W
10
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
15
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
2.13
11:33AM
1.57
10:52PM
2.08
12:21PM
1.43
11:18PM
2.01
1:26PM
1.31
11:48PM
1.92
12:26AM
1.82
1:29AM
1.72
3:19AM
1.67
7:28PM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:19AM
0.41
4:35PM
0.97
6:00AM
0.47
4:52PM
1.09
6:48AM
0.56
4:59PM
1.19
7:51AM
0.65
9:18AM
0.69
10:47AM
0.66
11:46AM
0.60
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
Sunrise-6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------------1521
Temp. °C182323212222191819161818171919181718171617
Feels °C (?)181918191919191716161716171817181616151414
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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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