Un Mar de Colores · Beach Guide
Surfing at Tourmaline Surfing Park
Pacific Beach, California — Beach Break with sand/cobble bottom
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Wave Type
- Beach Break
- Bottom
- Sand/Cobble
- Wave Size
- 1–4 ft typical
- Lifeguard
- Year-round
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Parking
- Free lot
- Un Mar Uses
- Yes
How Un Mar de Colores Uses This Beach
Un Mar's primary Pacific Beach teaching location. Designated a surf-only beach in 1981 — the safest and most instructor-friendly break in San Diego.
Local History & Character
Tourmaline was designated surf-only by San Diego City in 1981, making it the first formally protected teaching beach in Southern California.
Know Before You Go — Hazards & Safety
- ⚠Cobblestones at entry on low tide
Learn to Surf at Tourmaline Surfing Park
Un Mar de Colores offers free youth programs at this beach. Serving all Pacific Beach families, no cost, all equipment provided.