Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lower Haggertys for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lower 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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2ft with 8mph SE winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 6s with 10mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Lower Haggertys is a sandy beach break located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, offering mellow, approachable waves ideal for newer surfers and those seeking a more relaxed session. The beach's ESE-facing aspect captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during fall months, while the sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and natural shape-shifting characteristics. This spot sits within a well-established local community, making it a friendly introduction to South Bay surfing with consistent small-to-medium waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lower Haggertys is 1-2ft with a 16.7s swell period. Wind is WNW at 11mph 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 Lower Haggertys is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.9ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Lower Haggertys is Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 16.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lower Haggertys works best with a W 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 Lower 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.
Lower Haggertys is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Lower Haggertys is a sandy beach break located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, offering mellow, approachable waves ideal for newer surfers and those seeking a more relaxed session. The beach's ESE-facing aspect captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during fall months, while the sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and natural shape-shifting characteristics. This spot sits within a well-established local community, making it a friendly introduction to South Bay surfing with consistent small-to-medium waves.
The prime season at Lower 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 Lower Haggertys include localism, crowds on weekends. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lower 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.
