Terra Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.20° N 117.39° W

Terra Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Terra Mar sea temperature is
22.0° C
2.9° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start for Terra Mar. The first week and a half is mostly small, weak, and choppy. We’re lookin’ at a long stretch of poor surf conditions from the 14th right through until the 23rd. The swell is tiny and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, so it’s gonna be a frustrating wait for any decent waves. The water temp is a wild 72° – that’s 5° warmer than usual, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up around the 24th, when the swell finally starts to push up a bit. By Friday the 24th, we’re seein’ a 5ft S swell with a period of 13 seconds, and the energy is gettin’ some legs at 1007 (moderate). The wind goes cross-shore from the WNW, which is a big improvement. It’s still only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen. This could be the pick of the bunch, though it’s not a total standout. The afternoon on the 24th sees the energy climb to 1158, still with gentle cross-shore wind. The swell direction is S, which is off the optimum WSW for this spot, so it’s not gonna be perfect, but it’ll be the most surfable we’ve had.

The 25th keeps the same 5ft S swell in the morning, but the wind swings back to cross-on, so it’s a little less clean. The 26th brings a weird mix: a 3ft SSW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That energy hits 1346 (strong), but at a point break, these long-period swells can offer some nice lines. The wind is light cross-on, so it might be a bit lumpy, but it’s worth a look. The water is still warm, so you won’t need a thick suit.

After that, it tails off again. The 27th and 28th see the swell drop back to 3-3ft, with cross-on winds and poor conditions. The 29th is more of the same.

So, the standout is really the 24th and 25th. If you’re paddlin’ out, aim for Friday the 24th morning for the best chance of a clean-ish wave. The break is a beginner-friendly point, so it’s fine for everyone, but the 5ft might be a bit much for total beginners. The crowd situation is “sometimes” here, so you might have to share it, but it’s not a zoo.

There’s a long gap of poor surf before that – from the 14th to the 23rd – so don’t get your hopes up early. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
W
11
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
S
14
1.2
S
12
0.9
SW
17
1.4
SSW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
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SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
111
194
107
96
161
122
122
125
181
83
136
366
375
298
420
499
497
362
367
539
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
High Tide
10:44AM1.65m
9:40PM2.56m
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
12:07PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:31PM1.84m
00:59AM1.74m
2:15PM1.86m
2:03AM1.48m
3:02PM1.87m
3:37AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.98m
4:54AM-0.11m
4:18PM0.95m
5:36AM-0.01m
5:13PM0.93m
6:15AM0.16m
6:12PM0.94m
6:52AM0.36m
7:18PM0.95m
7:28AM0.58m
8:36PM0.94m
8:03AM0.79m
10:06PM0.88m
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5:50
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5:52
5:54
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8:00
7:59
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Temp °C
23
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Feels °C
23
21
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24
24
24
24
22
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21
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22
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22
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20
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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.

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