Longboard-friendly waves in Torrance

Torrance, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

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 Beach (RAT Beach)

Beginner friendly

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

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1Torrance Beach (RAT Beach)
0.9 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

Higher tides work best here. Look for peaks forming near the lifeguard tower.

Best conditions

High tide, E winds, 2-4 ft WNW swell.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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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.

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