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Sapphire St. Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

Burnout Beach0-1ftRedondo Beach Breakwater1-2ftTorrance Beach/Haggertys0-1ft
Sapphire St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.5s
Wind
3mph
N / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 15sSW
Wind Swell
0.3ft @ 1sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|2mph SSE
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light W winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s SSW|4-6mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate W wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|2-12mph W
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Sapphire St. Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Sapphire St. is a welcoming beach break located in the Torrance/Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County, offering consistent peaks along a sandy bottom that's perfect for developing your skills. The east-facing orientation captures southern and southern-southwest swell energy during fall and winter months, while maintaining workable conditions year-round thanks to LA's reliable Pacific swells. This accessible spot provides a forgiving learning environment with mellow waves on smaller days and fun, punchy peaks when decent swell arrives.

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

Sapphire St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sapphire St.?
The current wave height at Sapphire St. is 0-1ft with a 14.5s swell period. Wind is N at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Sapphire St. surf forecast?
Our Sapphire St. 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 Sapphire St.?
The current breaking wave height at Sapphire St. is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 12s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.3ft SSW wind swell swell at 1s. 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 Sapphire St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sapphire St. is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.