Longboard-friendly waves in Torrance

Torrance, California

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Torrance delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 1 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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Torrance surf report today

BeachHeightWindVerdict
Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)3.3 ft10 mph54/100

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Featured Beaches(1)

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)

Beginner friendly

RAT Beach is a hidden gem at the south end of the Strand bike path.

Today's longboard plan in Torrance

Best window

11:30 PM–12:30 AM

tide in range, good swell angle

Top picks

1Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)
3.3 ft10 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Torrance

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)
beach
beginner

RAT Beach is a hidden gem at the south end of the Strand bike path.

Wave character

Use open sand-bottom whitewater and avoid bigger shorebreak or rocky edges.

Best conditions

Torrance/RAT Beach is a source-backed South Bay beginner option when the surf is small, soft, and away from rocky edges.

Your surf plan

  • Best window:
  • Bring: longboard, wax, sunscreen
  • Wind: 10 mph
  • Log it after: 15 seconds builds your forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Torrance

Great longboard spots in Torrance include Torrance Beach (RAT Beach). Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.