Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
24.1° C
4.5° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. 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 (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, ‘cause we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch at Terra Mar. Let’s break it down.

First up, nothing’s really happening to start. The first few days are mostly just a tease. Thursday, July 30th, we see some small SSW swell pushing in around 3ft to 3ft, with a solid 15-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate at best – sitting around 683 to 798 – but the wind is cross-on, chopping things up. The water is a balmy 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable, just not clean. The conditions are pretty poor overall, so it’s a pass for a proper session.

Friday, July 31st, is more of the same: 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds in the morning, but that cross-on wind is still a problem. By afternoon it drops to 3ft and the energy fades to 489. Still not worth paddling out for anything special.

Then we hit a big gap. From Saturday, August 1st, all the way through to Thursday, August 6th, there’s nothing but small, weak surf – 1ft to 2ft – with poor surf conditions flagged every single session. The combined energy barely hits 200 in some sessions. It's just flat and not doing anything. That’s a full week with no real options.

Friday, August 7th, there’s a little bump of life – 2ft from the SSW with a very long 19-second period, and the combined energy gets up to 482. But the wind is still cross-on or onshore, and it’s still marked as poor conditions. That long period is perfect for a point break, but with the messy wind, it’s not doing the job here.

Saturday, August 8th, offers 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, energy around 428, but again, the onshore flow keeps it choppy. Not worth the drive.

From Sunday, August 9th, through the end of the forecast on Thursday, August 14th, it’s the same story – small swell, weak energy (most sessions under 400), and winds that are either onshore or cross-on. A few sessions have a little more period (up to 18 seconds around August 11th-12th), but the wind is never clean enough to make it count.

The only real standout? I hate to say it, but there isn’t one in this 16-day window. The best of a bad bunch is probably Thursday morning, July 30th, with 3ft to 3ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds and moderate energy (798). But that cross-on wind kills it. If you’re desperate, you might get a clean-up set at Terra Mar – a point break that is fairly consistent and exposed to the SSW swell, with an optimum direction from the WSW. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with the current conditions, the lineup should be quiet.

Honestly? This stretch looks more suited to a kite surfer than a paddle surfer – the swell is small, the wind is messy, and the quality just isn’t there. We’ve had a solid run of poor conditions, so let’s hope the forecasts change soon. For now, keep the board in the car and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:10PM2.18m
11:34AM1.68m
10:43PM2.07m
12:00PM1.73m
11:19PM1.91m
12:28PM1.79m
00:00AM1.72m
1:00PM1.85m
00:51AM1.51m
1:39PM1.90m
2:08AM1.31m
2:31PM1.95m
4:24AM1.20m
Low Tide
4:04PM0.99m
5:09AM0.27m
4:43PM0.97m
5:34AM0.36m
5:26PM0.95m
5:58AM0.49m
6:16PM0.93m
6:22AM0.63m
7:18PM0.90m
6:48AM0.78m
8:38PM0.85m
7:19AM0.94m
10:16PM0.74m
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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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