Surf Forecasts:
Terra Mar surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terra Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Terra Mar. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell, so it’s a good spot to keep an eye on. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild.
The next week and a half is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds messing things up. The wave energy is weak, sitting around 242 to 293 (kJ) on Tuesday the 1st, and it doesn’t get much better. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW with a long period of 13 seconds, but the cross-onshore wind just ruins it. Wednesday and Thursday stay poor, with the energy picking up a bit but still offering nothing rideable. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor conditions right through to the end of the first week.
Now, Sunday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the S, with a period of 14 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1202 (kJ). The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the north in the morning, which is a big positive – it’ll be clean. This is solid groundswell and with the offshore wind, the point should be offering up some proper, well-shaped waves. It’s going to be a touch big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is the standout. Get on it.
Monday the 7th sees the same size swell, 6ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore in the morning. The afternoon is better, with a light cross-offshore from the NNW and clean conditions, wave energy is still strong at 1157 (kJ). This is another good window, but the Sunday morning is the pick of the bunch.
After that, the swell drops off quickly. By Tuesday the 8th it’s already getting smaller and the wind goes cross-shore, then it’s back to the poor, small stuff for the rest of the forecast. The second week is a total non-event, with nothing but weak, messy surf.
So, the best bet is hands down Sunday the 6th, with Monday afternoon as a solid backup. Expect crowds to be possible here, as it’s a well-known spot.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
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 kJ | 156 | 116 | 114 | 93 | 132 | 175 | 291 | 143 | 460 | 547 | 594 | 667 | 620 | 512 | 512 | 844 | 1172 | 1207 | 1283 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:58AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.03m | 2:40AM1.23m | 1:48PM2.00m | 6:05AM1.25m | 3:13PM1.98m | 7:12AM1.38m | 4:46PM2.04m | 7:41AM1.51m | 6:01PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | 6:24AM1.10m | 10:07PM0.59m | 7:01AM1.25m | 11:37PM0.45m | 10:01AM1.32m | 00:40AM0.30m | 11:49AM1.23m | 1:27AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 119 | 112 | 78 | 20 | 106 | 149 | 203 | 143 | 460 | 547 | 594 | 667 | 620 | 512 | 453 | 844 | 1172 | 1207 | 1283 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 10 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | WSW 10 | — |
| kJ | 156 | 116 | 114 | 46 | 24 | 80 | 35 | 37 | 90 | 29 | 38 | 52 | 222 | 411 | 512 | 451 | 15 | 30 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 15 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 10 | W 10 | — | W 12 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 80 | 93 | 132 | 175 | 291 | 118 | 32 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 53 | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 21 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 47 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 14 | — | 15 | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 60 | 61 | 0 | 60 | 61 | 0 | 60 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
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