The Surf Window

Haggertys

Los Angeles, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

Exposed beach break south of Torrance that gets solid swell. Good shape when sandbars are right, fast peelers when small.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-6ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Low to mid

LowMidHigh

Season

September-April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left and right

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Peeling walls

Length

30-100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Forgiving waves, good shape, less crowded than nearby breaks

Hazards

  • •Occasional rocks
  • •Currents during high swell
  • •Windy afternoons

Local Tips

  • •Park at the county lot and walk south
  • •Best in the morning before wind picks up
  • •Check sandbars after winter storms

Location

Map showing the location of Haggertys in Los Angeles, USA

33.7500, -118.3700