Torrance Beach (RAT Beach) Current Conditions Summary

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach) in Torrance, CA is a beach break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 5.7 ft waves, wsw 11 mph (onshore), rising → high. Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape. RAT Beach is a hidden gem at the south end of the Strand bike path. Higher tides work best here. Look for peaks forming near the lifeguard tower. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.