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“Terra Mar is very susceptible to tide! (contrary to the above stat.) Any thing higher than 3 feet of tide will usually kill the swell. (INS and OUTS bouncing off of the bluff) Works best on low tides!”
Rick from UNITED STATES - 01 Jul 2022
Terra Mar Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 6 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.7(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.7(1: Terra Mar is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.7(1: Terra Mar is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in San Diego County. 5: the best break in San Diego County). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.6(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Terra Mar can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.4(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Terra Mar, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Terra Mar are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Terra Mar is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Terra Mar requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.6(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Terra Mar for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.4(1: Camping at Terra Mar is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Terra Mar is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Terra Mar, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Terra Mar where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Now it is always too crowded for the quality offered. Did not used to be. Careful with parking: my car was broken into on Cereza once”
jeff from UNITED STATES - 05 Nov 2013
“This place is awful. Everybody is really aggressive and the waves are just closed out mush. Why would anybody surf here?”
nat from UNITED STATES - 03 Aug 2013
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