Los Angeles County, California
Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with 12mph SW winds.
Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with 12mph SW winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Haggertys for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Haggertys, Los Angeles County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with 10mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with gentle S breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 14s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 14s with light W winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 13s with 7mph from the W. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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Haggertys is a sandy beach break located along the Long Island coast in Los Angeles County, offering approachable waves suitable for surfers developing their skills. The south-facing exposure picks up consistent Southern Hemisphere swells during the fall months, while the sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with predictable wave shape. This section of beach draws a steady mix of locals and visitors, making it a reliable spot for progression-minded surfers looking to escape the intensity of more crowded LA County breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Haggertys is 1-2ft with a 5.2s swell period. Wind is SW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Haggertys is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.1ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft S tertiary swell at 13s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Haggertys is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 1ft waves, a 13.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Haggertys works best with a NW swell and SE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Haggertys. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Haggertys is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Haggertys is a sandy beach break located along the Long Island coast in Los Angeles County, offering approachable waves suitable for surfers developing their skills. The south-facing exposure picks up consistent Southern Hemisphere swells during the fall months, while the sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with predictable wave shape. This section of beach draws a steady mix of locals and visitors, making it a reliable spot for progression-minded surfers looking to escape the intensity of more crowded LA County breaks.
The prime season at Haggertys is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Haggertys include shorebreak, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Haggertys forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
