Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
22.7° C
3.2° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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+) 8PM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Terra Mar over the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’m not gonna lie to you, this one’s a bit of a slow burner. The pattern across the whole 16-day window is marginal at best, with a real flat spell setting in from the 2nd of August onwards. We’ve got a few days of rideable, but not stellar, surf right at the start, but don’t expect any fireworks. The first real recommendation is for Sunday the 26th of July, but even then, it’s not exactly a classic.

For the best of what’s on offer, you’ll want to be looking at Thursday the 30th of July. The morning session is the pick. We’ve got a 6ft swell rolling in from the S, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some decent energy behind it (1176 in the combined energy reading). The wind is a light breeze from the SW, which is directly offshore for this point break. That means clean, glassy faces. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – it’s going to feel like a tropical bath out there. The only downside is the quality is still listed as marginal, so it’s not going to be perfect, but with offshore wind and a solid pulse of swell, it’s your best chance for a couple of decent ones.

Friday the 31st of July morning sees a slightly bigger 6ft swell from the SSW, but the wind swings to a light cross-onshore from the WSW, which will put a bit of a crinkle on the surface. It’s still rideable, but not as clean as Thursday. The energy is pumping though, hitting 1391. That size is pushing into the intermediate zone, so beginners might find it a bit much.

After that, the plug gets pulled. From the 1st of August onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. The 2nd through the 10th of August are a write-off, with swell heights barely scraping 3ft, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the combined energy reading dropping into the low hundreds. It’s a proper flat spell, and honestly, that setup with the wind and small messy waves might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers. There’s nothing to recommend in that second week. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s a normal pattern when the swell window shuts down.

So, to sum it up: get out there on Thursday the 30th or Friday the 31st of July if you can. After that, put the board away for a week and a half.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
S
16
1.7
S
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.9
S
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
863
743
719
1056
893
771
1009
1020
818
612
733
683
1163
775
1525
1367
1034
915
645
585
202
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
0
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10
WSW
10
WSW
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Wind State
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glassy
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cross-on
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on
on
glassy
High Tide
9:28AM1.49m
7:53PM2.15m
9:53AM1.52m
8:29PM2.22m
10:18AM1.56m
9:04PM2.25m
10:43AM1.59m
9:37PM2.24m
11:08AM1.64m
10:10PM2.18m
11:34AM1.68m
10:43PM2.07m
12:00PM1.73m
11:19PM1.91m
Low Tide
1:39PM1.18m
3:17AM0.24m
2:17PM1.12m
3:47AM0.20m
2:52PM1.07m
4:16AM0.19m
3:28PM1.03m
4:43AM0.21m
4:04PM0.99m
5:09AM0.27m
4:43PM0.97m
5:34AM0.36m
5:26PM0.95m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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