Los Angeles County, California
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SW wind around 7mph.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SW wind around 7mph.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lower Haggertys for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 7mph from the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SW swell at 13s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with glassy conditions and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 13s with gentle W breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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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 0-1ft with a 5.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 0mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lower Haggertys is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.5ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 1ft SW 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 12 PM to 3 PM with 2ft waves, a 14.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. 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).
