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. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
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. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 6s with moderate ESE wind around 8mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 7s with 10mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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 16.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 10mph 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 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 15s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 12 PM to 3 PM with 2ft waves, a 17.25s 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.
