Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
24.6° C
4.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this look-out for the next couple of weeks is a quiet one. No big, clean grinding walls to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the wind is never quite right, and for most of the run, the score is a big fat zero. We’ve got a long wait ahead.

Starting off on Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August, we’re looking at tiny 2 ft to 2 ft swell from the SSW backing up a bit of a long period groundswell (19 seconds at one point). But the wind is a cross-onshore mess, and the water is a stunning 76°F – that’s 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is seriously weird. Still, the waves just aren’t there. The combined energy is moderate at best, but the comment says it all: poor surf.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th don’t offer much relief. The swell stays below 3 ft, and that wind remains a weak cross-onshore. The energy ticks up a bit, but it’s still too small and messy to do anything with. The water is still feeling like a bath, but the surf is lifeless.

Monday the 10th through to Wednesday the 12th is the same story. Tiny 2 ft to 2 ft swell, a bit of a groundswell period (20 seconds on Monday arvo), but with the wind coming right onshore or cross-onshore, it’s just a grovel. The energy readings are moderate but the conditions are poor. On Tuesday afternoon, we finally get a single “1” score, which is a marginal call, but it’s still not enough to get excited about.

The second week is a bit of a tease. From Thursday the 14th of August, the combined energy starts to climb, hitting a strong reading on the Friday afternoon. The swell is still only 3 ft to 4 ft, but the period is a solid 16-18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. But the wind is cross-onshore, and the comment stays “marginal” or “poor.” For a point break like Terra Mar, the long period is a good thing – it’ll focus the energy – but the wind is just killing the shape. The best call is really just a hope for a glassy window.

The final stretch from Sunday the 16th to Friday the 21st of August fades out again. Swell drops back under 3 ft, winds stay onshore, and the energy settles back. There’s a “marginal” call on the Friday morning of the 21st, but it’s scraping the barrel.

To be honest, the only standout that *might* be worth a look is Friday the 14th of August. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, and the combined energy is strong. The wind is a cross-onshore, which is a bummer, but if the wind lays off for a glassy session, that long-period groundswell at Terra Mar could produce a few proper lines. Just don’t get your hopes up too high – it’s a long-range call and the wind forecast is the enemy.

So, we’re in a dry spell. It’s normal for the area, but it’s still frustrating. The water is warm, the air is clear, but the waves just aren’t cooperating. Keep checking back, as the forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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252
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195
264
306
Wind (km/h)
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SW
15
WSW
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WSW
15
W
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High Tide
3:37PM2.01m
6:47AM1.26m
4:52PM2.11m
7:50AM1.38m
6:02PM2.23m
8:30AM1.50m
7:02PM2.36m
9:05AM1.60m
7:56PM2.46m
9:39AM1.70m
8:45PM2.49m
10:13AM1.79m
9:31PM2.43m
Low Tide
8:03AM1.09m
11:46PM0.55m
9:34AM1.20m
00:52AM0.34m
11:21AM1.22m
1:44AM0.15m
12:40PM1.15m
2:29AM0.02m
1:40PM1.04m
3:10AM-0.06m
2:33PM0.92m
3:49AM-0.05m
3:23PM0.82m
4:24AM0.03m
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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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