Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Terra Mar

Reef break south of Carlsbad. More power than nearby beach breaks. Works best on solid NW swells at mid tide.

Reef break

🌊15 surfers checked Terra Mar today

Ask Neptune about Terra Mar today

Get AI-powered surf coaching tailored to current conditions

→

Ask Neptune About Terra Mar

Loading chat...

Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

San Diego

Region

North County

Coordinates

33.1270, -117.3350

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Carlsbad State Beach

4809 ft · Beach Break · Best 2–5 ft

→

Tamarack

1.6 mi · Beach Break · Best 2–5 ft

→

Seaside Reef

4.1 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

→

Grandview

5.4 mi · Beach Break · Best 2–5 ft

→

Oceanside Pier

5.6 mi · Beach Break · Best 2–6 ft

→

Related Articles

Wave Science

How to Read a Surf Forecast: Swell, Wind, Tide & Period Explained

6 min read

Wave Science

Why Swell Period Matters More Than Wave Height for Surfers

7 min read

Wave Science

A Surfer's Guide to Wave Types: Beach Breaks, Point Breaks, and Reef Breaks

14 min read

Get Daily Alerts for Terra Mar

Get notified when conditions are firing at this spot

Get Personalized Coaching for Terra Mar

Neptune gives you AI-powered surf coaching, session tracking, and real-time conditions — tailored to your skill level.

Sign Up Free