The Surf Window

Terra Mar

North San Diego, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

A sand-bottom beach break north of Cardiff with clean rights and lefts when the bar lines up. Solid intermediate spot that rarely draws the crowds of Swamis or Cardiff Reef. Check it at dawn on a medium west swell with a rising tide.

- Bottom: Sand

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size-NW 3-5ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

October-March

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Location

Map showing the location of Terra Mar in North San Diego, USA

33.1288, -117.3362