Sapphire St. Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW
Wind
E, SE, ENE.
Surf Height
Waist high to a few feet overhead.
Tide
Low to medium.
Sapphire St. Surf Guide
Sapphire Street and the neighboring Topaz Jetty mark the south end of the King Harbor Marina in Redondo Beach. Only works on W and NW short to mid period swells thanks to the Redondo Submarine Canyon right out front which refracts longer period swells away from the area. Completely shadowed from south/summer swells.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Always a crowd if there are waves.
Spot Rating
Poor
Place to go when it is blown out everywhere else, but usually worth looking elsewhere except on short period swells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Usually an easy paddle next to the jetty.
Water Quality
Fair
It's right outside of LA and can get particularly bad after a rainfall.
Hazards
Shallow sandbars on the south side of the jetty.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Easy, free parking on Esplanade and access through Topaz street.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Winter when large storms drop down into SoCal.
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