Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Torrance Beach/Haggertys for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Torrance Beach/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: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s 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 — 12mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and glassy conditions. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on WSW swell at 6s with 9mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on W swell at 7s with 10mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Torrance Beach offers a forgiving sandy beach break with mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for learning and progression. Located along the South Bay coast, this spot picks up consistent south and southwest swell while staying protected from most wind interference. The wide sandy bottom creates predictable, user-friendly peaks that break across multiple sections of the beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Torrance Beach/Haggertys is 2ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is WNW at 12mph 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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys is 2ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, 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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Torrance Beach/Haggertys 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 Torrance Beach/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.
Torrance Beach/Haggertys is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Torrance Beach offers a forgiving sandy beach break with mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for learning and progression. Located along the South Bay coast, this spot picks up consistent south and southwest swell while staying protected from most wind interference. The wide sandy bottom creates predictable, user-friendly peaks that break across multiple sections of the beach.
The prime season at Torrance Beach/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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys include swimmers, beach closures. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Torrance Beach/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.
