Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
20.4° C
1.7° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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+) 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Alright, let’s get into it.

We’ve got a pretty quiet stretch ahead here at Terra Mar. The surf is going to be small and a bit messy for most of the next two weeks. The first few days are nothing to write home about, with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds keeping things choppy. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a paddle but not much else. The combined swell energy is mostly in the 300 to 400 range, which tells you it’s pretty weak out there.

Tuesday the 7th through the 10th of July, we’re looking at 3 ft to 3 ft swell out of the SSW, but the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, so it’ll be bumpy and uninviting. Not a single session worth getting excited about yet. The period is long, though – 15 to 18 seconds – which is a classic groundswell, but with such a small size and onshore wind, it’s just not doing anything useful here.

Things stay flat and poor through the middle of the week. By the 14th and 15th of July, the swell drops even more – down to 1 ft or 2 ft – and winds are still cross-on. It’s a real lull. The energy numbers are down in the 200 to 250 range, barely a ripple.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Saturday the 18th of July, we finally get a real window. The morning looks marginal with a 3 ft SSW swell and light cross-on breeze, but the afternoon turns special. The wind goes glassy – a solid 3 mph from the SSE – and the combined energy jumps to 781, which is moderate. The swell direction is SSW, and while that’s not the absolute optimum from the WSW for Terra Mar, it’s a southwest groundswell of 3 ft with a period of 18 seconds. That long period means it’ll have some shape, but at a point break, it can work nicely. This is the best on offer – a clean, glassy afternoon with small but fun waves. It’s a standout, even if it’s not huge.

Then on Sunday the 19th of July, the swell picks up a little more – 5 ft out of the S with a period around 13-14 seconds – but the winds are onshore or cross-on, so it’s marginal at best, with energy in the 1200 range. That’s moderate to strong energy, but the conditions won’t do it justice. Probably better for the experts if they’re keen on a bigger, messier day.

After that, from Monday the 20th through the end of the forecast, it drops back to small junky surf with consistent cross-onshore winds. Nothing to plan a session around.

So, bottom line: don’t waste your time until Saturday afternoon the 18th of July. That’s your window. A glassy, clean point break with tiny but rideable waves. The rest of the run is a write-off, really. But hey, forecasts can change, and it’s not often this place stays poor for so long.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:33PM1.87m
4:01AM1.29m
4:22PM1.99m
5:58AM1.27m
5:16PM2.13m
7:26AM1.34m
6:12PM2.28m
8:28AM1.44m
7:06PM2.42m
9:18AM1.52m
7:59PM2.53m
10:02AM1.59m
8:50PM2.58m
10:44AM1.65m
Low Tide
10:37PM0.89m
9:12AM0.93m
11:54PM0.66m
10:13AM1.04m
00:57AM0.42m
11:24AM1.11m
1:50AM0.19m
12:32PM1.12m
2:39AM0.01m
1:34PM1.09m
3:26AM-0.11m
2:30PM1.03m
4:11AM-0.15m
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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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