Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
22.7°C
2.7° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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+) 5PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
2
1
3
0
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
485
461
272
333
231
270
351
147
932
692
733
706
537
400
321
257
213
577
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
SW
0
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
10
S
15
SW
15
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:10PM2.17m
9:35AM1.68m
8:44PM2.20m
9:55AM1.75m
9:18PM2.17m
10:17AM1.83m
9:53PM2.09m
10:39AM1.90m
10:30PM1.96m
11:04AM1.97m
11:10PM1.79m
11:32AM2.02m
11:57PM1.60m
Low Tide
3:12AM0.24m
2:40PM0.94m
3:36AM0.24m
3:15PM0.84m
4:00AM0.29m
3:51PM0.76m
4:23AM0.38m
4:31PM0.69m
4:46AM0.49m
5:13PM0.65m
5:10AM0.64m
6:02PM0.64m
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6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
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7:22
7:21
7:20
7:17
7:16
7:15
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Temp °C
24
26
26
25
26
27
25
28
27
25
27
26
23
24
24
22
23
23
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Feels °C
28
27
27
27
28
28
28
29
27
27
28
27
26
24
23
23
23
22
22
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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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