Los Angeles County, California
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds.
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sapphire St. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sapphire St., 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, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and very poor by then.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 18s with moderate E wind around 7mph. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft 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, 14s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the W. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and very poor by then.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sapphire St. is 1-2ft with a 5.1s 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 Sapphire St. is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.5ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 1.1ft 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 Sapphire St. is Saturday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sapphire St. works best with a S 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 Sapphire St.. 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.
Sapphire St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Sapphire St. 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 Sapphire St. include localism, urban beach hazards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
