Surf Forecasts:
Terra Mar surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about what’s coming up for our little patch of coast. Straight up, this is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. I’m looking at the forecasts and it’s a long, flat, and frustrating stretch. There’s a gap of poor conditions right from the start that just doesn't let up. No standouts, no sneaky windows, just a whole lot of nothing.
We start off Monday, August 3rd, with tiny 2 ft swell from the SW at Terra Mar, and the wind is already messing it up, cross-onshore at 9 mph. The combined energy is weak (120). It’s a no-go. That sets the tone for the whole period. Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th is more of the same: tiny waves (2 ft to 2 ft), onshore or cross-onshore winds, and scores that are basically zero. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but you won’t be feeling it because you won’t be in the water.
Friday the 7th brings a bit of a tease. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SSW, and the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. That’s a groundswell with some serious energy (447), but it’s all onshore. The wind is SW at 9 mph, blowing straight onto the beach. It’s a classic case of a long-period swell being wasted. A point break like Terra Mar would normally love that long period, but with the wind right in your face, it’s just a choppy mess.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From the 10th of August all the way through the 18th, it’s the same sad story. Swell heights hover between 2 ft and 3 ft, directions bounce between SW and SSW, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore every single day. The wave comment for every single entry says “poor surf conditions.” The best you can hope for is a light breeze on the 10th, but the swell is only 2 ft. There’s no saving it.
Honestly, for a point break that’s fairly consistent, this is a shocking run. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5 ft, so it’s not dangerous, but the conditions are so poor it wouldn’t be fun. For anyone else, don’t even bother. The wind is just wrong, and the swell is too small and messy. With the persistent onshore flow and tiny waves, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Keep the board waxed and wait for the next weather pattern. The forecasts can always change, but this one is a dud.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 91 | 91 | 118 | 107 | 75 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 126 | 329 | 243 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 481 | 411 | 305 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:31PM1.95m | 4:24AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:47AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.11m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | 8:30AM1.50m | 7:02PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:38PM0.85m | 7:19AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:34AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.15m | 12:40PM1.15m | 2:29AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 83 | 15 | 118 | 107 | 11 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 84 | 329 | 111 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 481 | 411 | 305 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 80 | 91 | 54 | 15 | 36 | 75 | 8 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 126 | 114 | 243 | 103 | 69 | 94 | 98 | 13 | 42 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | SSW 9 | W 12 | SSW 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | W 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 91 | 58 | 8 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 79 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 72 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 115 | 115 | 39 | 39 | 907 | 39 | 39 | 108 | 0 |
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