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Haggertys Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

Lower Haggertys0-1ftRAT Beach0-1ftPalos Verdes Cove0-1ft
Haggertys surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
9mph
SSE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-7mph W
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|10-13mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Haggertys Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

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.

ShorebreakOccasional strong currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Haggertys Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Haggertys?
The current wave height at Haggertys is Flat with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Haggertys surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Haggertys?
The current breaking wave height at Haggertys is Flat, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft W tertiary swell at 2s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Haggertys?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Haggertys is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.