Old Man's at Tourmaline Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, SW.
Wind
NE, E.
Surf Height
Waist to head high.
Tide
Low to medium.
Old Man's at Tourmaline Surf Guide
Found at the end of Tourmaline street, Old Man's provides ample parking and gentle waves for a mixed crowd of longboarders and beginners. As a social gathering place, and center of a community, the parking lot and beach at the end of Tourmaline Street is something to be cherished -- old friends, old stories, old boards, and a brand-new sunset every night. The atmosphere here is the antithesis of the aggro jostling going on just a quarter of a mile away at the Crystal Pier. The people who surf Tourmaline love it.
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LOCAL RESOURCES: Pacific Beach Surf Club | San Diego Surfrider
LINEUP TIPS:
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Local Vibe
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Packed.
Spot Rating
Perfect for longboard cruising.
Shoulder Burn
Easy peasy most of the time.
Water Quality
Typically ok but gets dicey after a rain.
Hazards
Attempting to rip mush on a shortboard, getting hit by a loose 12-foot board.
Access
Easy.
Bottom
Sand and rock.
Best Season
Best November-February, but works year-round.
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