Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with gentle WNW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and fair by then.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
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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 3-4ft with a 17.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 12mph 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 Torrance Beach/Haggertys is 3-4ft, 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 Torrance Beach/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.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
