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HAIRMOS: Access from Tourmaline
Surfing Park. Double left peak just
North of PB Point. Zipper inside left. for a predictable left with adequate
Intermediate plus.
PB POINT (PACIFIC BEACH
POINT): Access from Tourmaline
Surfing Park or beach access steps.
Long, clean right is crowded with
longboarders. Intermediate.
TOURMALINE: An assortment of
soft beachbreak waves coupled with a
mellow right-hand point. In general
the waves here are perfect for begin-
ners & are often clogged with long-
boards. PB to Point Loma:
PACIFIC BEACH: Scattered beach-
break waves surrounding Crystal
Pier, similar to Mission Beach. Rat-
ing: Intermediate.
MISSION BEACH: One of the most
consistent spots in San Diego. Mis-
sion Beach is a constantly evolving
mix of sand, swell, tides, & wind
which can yield incredible waves
when it all comes together.
SOUTH MISSION JETTY is known
shape & a steep wall. This wave is
crowded during even the slightest
hint of swell. Overall, your best bet
for surfing in Mission Beach is to
search around for a spot that seems
to have an established sandbar or
maybe even a good reform. Plenty
of public parking means big crowds
in the summer. Best Season: Fall,
Spring. Swell Direction: W, NW, SW.
Size: 2’-6’. Tide: Medium. Wind: E.
Bottom: Sand.
OCEAN BEACH: Ocean Beach con-
sists of three distinct areas to surf:
AVALANCHE: A consistent, left that
breaks in front of a small jetty. Works NAZARENE COLLEGE: Located at
best on west swells but can handle
almost any swell direction.
BIG JETTY: A hollow right breaking
off the southern jetty of Mission Bay.
Depending on the swell & tide it can
transform into a rippable right-hand-
er allowing for multiple maneuvers.
The only drawback here is a tight
take-off zone and sewage spills from
the San Diego River.
OCEAN BEACH PIER: Mediocre
peaks scattered on both sides of the
pier. Works best on a lower to me-
dium tide and no wind. On the north
side of the pier during a solid W, NW
swell a workable right will peel into
the pier. Best Season: Fall, Winter.
Swell Direction: W, NW. Size: 3’-6’.
Tide: Low-Medium. Wind: E. Bot-
tom: Sand. Rating: Intermediate.
end of Sunset Cliffs Dr. via steep trail
down to shore. Beach appears only at
low tide. Lefts and rights dampened
by kelp beds offshore. Rating: Ad-
vanced