Terra Mar Cove + Point
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Fun spot. If you study it a bit and get the right conditions, fun stuff. Otherwise... head north to Tamarack for consistency.
Additional Info:
Stuff right off the point can get good. Gets tricky with high tide due to reflection of wave off cliffs. Small rock reefs both north and south of stairwell. Need good swell size for them to open up. Large swell and high tide can have good rides, but again... cliffs. Once gets sizable and tide drops, becomes closeout. Fickle spot.
Location
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Enter either from north at public beach near power plant or south from stairwell at signal.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
South Carlsbad State Beach
0.73 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Tamarack st.
1.42 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Warm Water Jetties
2.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |