Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

Honestly, mate, we’re in for a bit of a dry spell. The first solid stretch is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’ve got a long gap of days with not much to recommend, from now until the end of August, most of the action is marginal at best. The swell is small and the conditions are just not coming together for a good paddle.

Terra Mar is the only game in town, and it’s a beginner-friendly point break that’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable warm anomaly, so you might be tempted to go in just for a soak.

For Monday the 17th, we’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is weak (359), and with a cross-onshore wind, it’s just choppy and poor. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are similar: 2ft to 3ft swell, still weak energy (383 to 451), and while the wind is light and onshore, the surf is marginal and the tide might be a factor. Thursday the 20th through Monday the 25th? Same story – small waves (2ft to 2ft), weak energy, and a mix of onshore and light cross-onshore breezes. The surf quality is just not there.

We finally see a glimmer of hope on Saturday, August 29th. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits a strong 1082 to 1124. But the wind is onshore, so it’s still marginal. Sunday the 30th keeps that energy up (1009) with a 5ft swell, but again, the onshore wind is keeping things from being clean. This is the best of the bunch, but it’s more for the dedicated surfer than a standout.

Monday the 31st drops back to 4ft, energy fading to 558, and the wind turns cross-onshore again. The first day of September is a return to the small stuff.

For a beginner spot, anything over 5ft can be a handful, so the late August swell is manageable. The real bummer is the wind – it’s almost always onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface bumpy. The point break setup at Terra Mar might hold a bit of shape, but it’s not going to be pretty. If the wind swings offshore, this would be a different story, but right now, it’s a tough call.

So, the one true standout? There isn’t one. The best we’ve got is that late August pulse, but with the onshore wind, it’s more of a “check the cam” situation than a must-paddle. For now, I’d say keep the board in the car and hope the forecasts shift.

Rusty.

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