Tourmaline
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Good place to surf a longboard or to go to surf regardless of tide or surf. Picks up all swells, dependable.
Atmosphere:
Friendly, mostly nonaggressive crowd.
Additional Info:
Three different waves- north part (Old Man's) is a long mushy wave, in center is channels usually smaller but can get faster on inside, and to the south is Pumphouse, which is a classic beach break. Mostly long boarders and fish, with occasional short boards. Pretty consistent, almost always something to surf, breaks regardless of tide. Very, very crowded weekdays and weekends.
Location
Loading...Access
Take Mission Blvd to Tourmaline street. Instant access
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
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| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Diamond Street
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |