Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Issued: 10 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
20.2° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) 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 (Tue 30th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Mon
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
142
211
152
339
173
261
347
322
142
392
397
186
239
212
233
348
273
453
326
261
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SW
15
W
0
SW
15
SW
20
W
5
NW
15
WSW
15
W
0
NE
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
W
15
W
5
NW
15
W
15
W
0
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
9:17PM2.23m
11:20AM1.50m
9:52PM2.22m
11:54AM1.51m
10:26PM2.17m
12:28PM1.52m
10:59PM2.09m
1:02PM1.55m
11:34PM1.96m
1:36PM1.60m
00:13AM1.80m
2:11PM1.67m
1:03AM1.62m
2:49PM1.76m
Low Tide
4:42AM0.20m
3:36PM1.14m
5:15AM0.22m
4:13PM1.14m
5:48AM0.27m
4:52PM1.16m
6:19AM0.34m
5:36PM1.17m
6:48AM0.43m
6:31PM1.17m
7:17AM0.54m
7:41PM1.15m
7:49AM0.66m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
18
20
20
18
21
21
18
20
20
19
20
21
Feels °C
17
18
16
16
17
17
16
18
17
18
19
18
17
20
19
17
19
18
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
138
142
211
123
339
173
261
347
322
142
392
397
186
239
186
233
348
273
453
326
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
W
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
W
4
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
55
15
133
152
9
45
125
6
144
9
14
19
12
148
212
9
116
116
12
27
261
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
W
6
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
W
6
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
Energy kJ
97
133
7
11
45
67
11
23
20
60
21
44
18
17
17
146
15
14
181
180
259
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.6
W
3
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
17
14
9
15
7
8
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
61
232
0
61
188
0
60
61
0
60
61
0
60
61
40
60
61
0
61
61
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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