Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with gentle W breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light S winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle SSE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
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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 2-3ft with a 17.6s swell period. Wind is W 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 Sapphire St. is 2-3ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.3ft W tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
