Surf Forecasts:
Terra Mar surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Terra Mar has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook for Terra Mar is pretty quiet. The forecast is showing a very long stretch of small, marginal surf, and it’s going to be a while before we see anything worth paddling out for. The first few days have surf around the 3ft mark, but it’s coming from the SSW, which isn't the ideal WSW direction for this point break. The energy is weak to moderate (837 to 459 on the combined swell energy), and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things from getting clean. It’s a pretty slow start, and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about here for the first week and a half.
After that, we’re looking at a significant gap of several days with very poor conditions and tiny waves, barely 1ft to 2ft. The combined energy drops right off (as low as 150), and the wind is poor. It’s a real bummer for anyone hoping for a decent session.
The first time we see a bit of a pulse is on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning shows a 3ft SSW swell with a period of 18 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which at a point break like Terra Mar could offer some shape, but the energy is still moderate (450). The winds look light and onshore, so it might be clean-ish, but at this size, it's really for the longboard or the foamie. This same pattern continues into Sunday the 19th, with the energy picking up a little more in the afternoon (778), but the cross-onshore wind keeps it from being a proper standout.
The real question mark is Monday the 20th of July. We've got a 4ft - 4ft swell from the S, with a shorter period of 13 seconds and moderate energy (786 - 856). The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not the kind of day you’d tell a mate to race down for.
There are no true standouts here. The best on offer is likely the morning of Saturday the 18th of July for the most relaxed potential, or maybe Monday the 20th if you’re desperate for a bit more push. But with the combination of smaller swell, persistent cross-onshore wind, and the fact that the swell direction isn't the optimum for the break, the quality just isn't there.
Stay patient, folks. It won't be like this forever, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 485 | 777 | 603 | 491 | 667 | 651 | 675 | 552 | 481 | 481 | 439 | 411 | 405 | 344 | 362 | 281 | 210 | 229 | 220 | 336 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:15AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.87m | 4:01AM1.29m | 4:22PM1.99m | 5:58AM1.27m | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:12PM2.28m | 8:28AM1.44m | 7:06PM2.42m | 9:18AM1.52m | 7:59PM2.53m | 10:02AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM1.06m | 8:25AM0.79m | 10:37PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.93m | 11:54PM0.66m | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:57AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:50AM0.19m | 12:32PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.01m | 1:34PM1.09m | 3:26AM-0.11m | 2:30PM1.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 8:01 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 392 | 777 | 603 | 102 | 667 | 651 | 675 | 552 | 481 | 481 | 439 | 411 | 405 | 344 | 362 | 281 | 210 | 229 | 220 | 336 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 21 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 44 | 58 | 60 | 491 | 90 | 65 | 50 | 98 | 94 | 68 | 55 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 153 | 109 | 113 | 33 | 18 | 91 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | — | WNW 9 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | S 21 | — | S 19 | S 19 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 21 | S 16 | W 15 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 485 | 2 | 220 | 140 | 118 | — | 27 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 66 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 46 | 4 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 103 | 103 | 1 | 115 | 103 | 0 | 39 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 24 | 61 | 61 |
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