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Torrance Beach/Haggertys Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

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Torrance Beach/Haggertys surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
6mph
WNW / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW

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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 light SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4mph SSE
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate W wind around 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SW|5-8mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 2-3ft. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WSW|2-12mph WSW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Torrance Beach/Haggertys Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

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

Torrance Beach/Haggertys Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Torrance Beach/Haggertys?
The current wave height at Torrance Beach/Haggertys is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Torrance Beach/Haggertys surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Torrance Beach/Haggertys?
The current breaking wave height at Torrance Beach/Haggertys is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s. 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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Torrance Beach/Haggertys is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.