Terra Mar surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 PDT
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Terra Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 3.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)161615151514141714161514151414131313121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)173277246191188183173212217348266239242160161204154981039992
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
0
ENE
10
SW
15
W
5
ENE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
5
WSW
25
WNW
0
ENE
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SE
10
W
15
W
10
NNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncrossglasscrossglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:13PM
2.02
8:21AM
1.90
8:37PM
2.17
9:09AM
1.87
9:05PM
2.31
9:58AM
1.80
9:38PM
2.40
10:50AM
1.70
10:14PM
2.42
11:48AM
1.57
10:55PM
2.39
12:59PM
1.46
11:43PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:23AM
0.58
2:21PM
0.53
3:03AM
0.37
2:51PM
0.62
3:46AM
0.21
3:22PM
0.73
4:33AM
0.11
3:55PM
0.86
5:23AM
0.09
4:30PM
0.99
6:21AM
0.14
5:10PM
1.12
7:27AM
0.23
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11
Sunset7:19--7:19--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171617171617181719201820211920201819191718
Feels °C (?)141316151616161617161417171718171717151515
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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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