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  4. Tourmaline

Tourmaline Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.7
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.3
Stable window
Wind
1.6
Tide
7.6
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Apr 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

Tourmaline’s waves have solid energy with some long, powerful sets despite the swell coming just outside the ideal direction window. The tide is rising around a low-to-mid level, which is shaping up the waves well for this spot’s sand bottom. West winds at 10 mph are hitting the lineup hard, so expect blown out surface conditions that challenge the rideability right now.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

Waves 3.6 ft from the south at a long interval, west wind at 10 mph, rising tide near 1.9 ft, water temp 67°F, air temp 66°F.

Tourmaline Local Weather

Sunny, 66°F • Wind W 10 mph

Tourmaline Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.3/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: About 3.6 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Heavy engery (~659 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (190°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 7.6/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 1.86 ft, sitting below the preferred range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↗ Building: Strong tide conditions are holding or improving.

Next Tide: High at 7:26 PM (3.5 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 1.6/10 reflects strong winds that are creating choppy, mushy conditions and breaking up the wave face.

Wind Direction & Speed: W @ 10 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

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