Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sapphire St. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sapphire St., 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. Aim for the middle of the day — 2ft on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 6s with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 6s with 10mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sapphire St. is a welcoming beach break located in the Torrance/Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County, offering consistent peaks along a sandy bottom that's perfect for developing your skills. The east-facing orientation captures southern and southern-southwest swell energy during fall and winter months, while maintaining workable conditions year-round thanks to LA's reliable Pacific swells. This accessible spot provides a forgiving learning environment with mellow waves on smaller days and fun, punchy peaks when decent swell arrives.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sapphire St. is 1-2ft with a 16.7s swell period. Wind is W 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 Sapphire St. 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 Sapphire St. is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sapphire St. 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 Sapphire St.. 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.
Sapphire St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sapphire St. is a welcoming beach break located in the Torrance/Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County, offering consistent peaks along a sandy bottom that's perfect for developing your skills. The east-facing orientation captures southern and southern-southwest swell energy during fall and winter months, while maintaining workable conditions year-round thanks to LA's reliable Pacific swells. This accessible spot provides a forgiving learning environment with mellow waves on smaller days and fun, punchy peaks when decent swell arrives.
The prime season at Sapphire St. 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 Sapphire St. include localism, urban beach hazards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sapphire St. 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.
