Surf forecast

Terramar Point surf forecast for Friday, August 14, 2026

Surf: 2-3 ft
Best window: 3:30 PM–6:00 PM
Verdict: YES
Score: 70/100
Confidence: 92/100
Primary swell: 3 ft @ 17s SSW
Secondary swell: 2 ft @ 8s W
Wind: 5 mph W onshore
Tide: 1.8ft falling next low

Why: Good conditions with 2.7 ft swell energy.

Forecast valid at Fri 5:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

Source data updated: Fri 10:01 AM.

Quiver computed this answer: Fri 12:06 PM.

Contributing sources: CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS.

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Terramar Point

Carlsbad, CA

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Northwest to west swells in the 3-6 foot range with light east or offshore winds. Mid-tide on the drop is prime—the reef is too shallow at low tide and the wave mushburgers at high tide. Clean fall and winter mornings with light Santa Ana winds produce the best sessions.

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