Terra Mar Surf Forecast
San Diego County, California
Current Conditions
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Spot Guide
Terra Mar is a accessible sandy beach break in South San Diego County that handles smaller to medium-sized swells with a forgiving, mellow shape perfect for developing surfers. The ENE-facing beach orientation captures southern and southwestern swells during fall and winter months, with consistent peaks along the sandy bottom. This is a popular local spot that offers plenty of room to spread out along the beach, making it ideal for learning in a less intimidating environment than nearby reef breaks.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Expect 2-3ft all day on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.
Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and barely a breath of wind.
Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on W swell at 4s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.
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