Los Angeles County, California
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2ft with light winds out of the S. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light SE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
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 1ft with a 13.75s swell period. Wind is NW at 3mph and 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 1ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Torrance Beach/Haggertys is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 15.55s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
