Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 12mph from the WNW.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light S winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SSE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
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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 3-4ft with a 17.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lower Haggertys is 3-4ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.3ft SW 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 Lower Haggertys is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
