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 people who surf Tourmaline love it. And you'd have to be bleary-eyed with love to stick with waves that mushy. Longboards are the rule.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Pacific Beach - Tourmaline Surf Park and 8,000 other beaches.