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Kitesurf Location - Tourmaline Beach (Turmo) ( ID tourmaline_beach__turmo_ )      Hits: 2145
 
You are here: North America > California (USA) > Kitesurf Location - Tourmaline Beach (Turmo) ( ID tourmaline_beach__turmo_ )
Continent: North America
Country: California (USA)
Next Big City (Airport):  San Diego
Next Town: La Jolla
Latitude:   32.8049
Longitude: -117.2626
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurf
- Windsurf
- Surf
Features:
- Toilet
- Food
- Parking

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Near Locations
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Water
Type:
- Small Wave (< 1m)
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
- Big Wave (> 3m)
Hazards:
- Swimmers

Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information


Big, clean waves. Lots of surfers and kiters together in a small location. If you are not staying upwind and riding safely with control the lifeguards can call all kites off the water. Expect locals to approach you and discuss your skill if they do not know you.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Big

Hazards:
- None
Location crowds:
- None


Nice, sandy beach. Lots of space, but be careful with swimmers and beach goers.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorts
- Shorty

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


Generally San Diego's area is warm and sunny. Water is warm in summer, typically 65-70°F, winter 55-58°F. You will need a fullsuit in winter and a spring suit or trunks in summer. Season is year-round.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
- January
- February
- April
- May
- September
- October
- November
- December
Wind Type:
- Thermal Winds
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
- W
- WNW
- NW
Main Direction:
- S
- W
- NW


Gusty winds. South winds are fickle, W or NW winds are strong and steady and usually start around 11am. The place is a light wind spot so bring your big gear. During summertime thermal winds building up at 11am. Cold fronts are responsible for winds in fall and winter. Usually best in fall, winter and spring.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


From San Diego drive North on the 5. Before La Jolla exit and drive West and find Tourmaline St. or La Jolla Blvd.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- Other


Not a beginners beach. Many surfers and kiters share a small area. Do not kite there if you are not sure what you are doing. Talk to locals before you get on the water.

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 Nightlife
Great nightlife in San Diego.

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