Los Angeles County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Torrance Beach/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. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 8mph from the SE, fair - good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 7s with moderate SE wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 22s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
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Torrance Beach offers a forgiving sandy beach break with mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for learning and progression. Located along the South Bay coast, this spot picks up consistent south and southwest swell while staying protected from most wind interference. The wide sandy bottom creates predictable, user-friendly peaks that break across multiple sections of the beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Torrance Beach/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 Torrance Beach/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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Torrance Beach/Haggertys 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 Torrance Beach/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.
Torrance Beach/Haggertys is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Torrance Beach offers a forgiving sandy beach break with mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for learning and progression. Located along the South Bay coast, this spot picks up consistent south and southwest swell while staying protected from most wind interference. The wide sandy bottom creates predictable, user-friendly peaks that break across multiple sections of the beach.
The prime season at Torrance Beach/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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys include swimmers, beach closures. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Torrance Beach/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.
