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.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner and up
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Packed.
Spot Rating
Poor
Perfect for longboard cruising.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy peasy most of the time.
Water Quality
Clean
Typically ok but gets dicey after a rain.
Hazards
Attempting to rip mush on a shortboard, getting hit by a loose 12 foot board.
Bring Your
Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Kiteboard
Access
Easy.
Bottom
Sand and rock
Best Season
Best November-February, but it works year-round.
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