Los Angeles County, California
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s and 7mph from the SW.
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s and 7mph from the SW.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Torrance Beach/Haggertys for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s with 7mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 18s 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, 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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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 1-2ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Torrance Beach/Haggertys 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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys is Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 2ft waves, a 14.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. 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).
