Los Angeles County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lower 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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 7s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 8s with 7mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 7s with 10mph from the SE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 22s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
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Lower Haggertys is a sandy beach break located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, offering mellow, approachable waves ideal for newer surfers and those seeking a more relaxed session. The beach's ESE-facing aspect captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during fall months, while the sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and natural shape-shifting characteristics. This spot sits within a well-established local community, making it a friendly introduction to South Bay surfing with consistent small-to-medium waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lower Haggertys is 2-3ft with a 13.45s swell period. Wind is W at 2mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lower Haggertys is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 10s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Lower Haggertys is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lower Haggertys works best with a W swell and E 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 Lower 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.
Lower Haggertys is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Lower Haggertys is a sandy beach break located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, offering mellow, approachable waves ideal for newer surfers and those seeking a more relaxed session. The beach's ESE-facing aspect captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during fall months, while the sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and natural shape-shifting characteristics. This spot sits within a well-established local community, making it a friendly introduction to South Bay surfing with consistent small-to-medium waves.
The prime season at Lower 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 Lower Haggertys include localism, crowds on weekends. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lower 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
