Continent |
North America |
Country |
California (USA) |
Next Big City |
San Diego |
Next Town |
La Jolla |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
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.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Nice, sandy beach. Lots of space, but be careful with swimmers and beach goers.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
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.
Best Months: |
January, February, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
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.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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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.
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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