The Wave
Breaks tend to ride best on west to west-northwest groundswells at mid-to-high tide, and an east/ENE offshore breeze sharpens peaks - avoid the day after heavy rain due to pollution/runoff.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Burnout
A forgiving South Bay beach-break at the Torrance/Redondo edge that lights up on W-WNW groundswells and cleans up with an easterly offshore breeze. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Burnout in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Live conditions
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 17 s
- Wind W 12 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.9 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.2 ft
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Lineup Guide
The middle section of Torrance (locally called Burnout) gets busy fast and should be approached with caution because persistent rip currents and frequent surf schools increase lineup congestion and risk.
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