Surf forecast

Terramar Point surf forecast for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Surf: 3-4 ft
Best window: 4:15 PM–6:22 PM
Verdict: YES
Score: 71/100
Confidence: 92/100
Primary swell: 2 ft @ 12s S
Secondary swell: 2 ft @ 10s W
Wind: 5 mph W onshore
Tide: 3.8ft rising next high

Why: Rising tide with 2.3 ft swell energy.

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

Source data updated: Wed 3:01 AM.

Quiver computed this answer: Wed 6:21 AM.

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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