Torrance Beach/Burn Out Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.81° N 118.40° W

Torrance Beach/Burn Out Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Torrance Beach/Burn Out sea temperature is
22.3° C
3.6° 

Torrance Beach/Burn Out surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Torrance Beach/Burn Out surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Torrance Beach/Burn Out this week:

The surf forecast for Torrance Beach/Burn Out over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Torrance Beach/Burn Out in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Torrance Beach/Burn Out over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lined up for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first week, it’s a bit of a slow grind. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for until we get into the second week. From Friday the 7th through to Thursday the 21st of August, the conditions are mostly poor – a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind messing things up. The swell is tiny, around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy is weak to moderate at best (140 to 299). The wave period is all over the place, but mostly short, so not much push. You’re better off doing something else.

But hold on. The morning of Saturday the 15th of August is where it finally gets interesting at Torrance Beach/Burn Out. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming in – 3 ft from the SSW. The combined energy bumps up to 380 (moderate), which is the most we’ve seen in this forecast. The real kicker is the wind: a light breeze from the SSE, which is cross-offshore. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is a fairly consistent spot, but it does get crowded often, so get there early if you want a clean one. The 16-second period is a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves but longer lulls between sets. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that 3 ft is perfect for learning.

Sunday morning the 16th is a close second – same 3 ft swell, moderate energy (391), but the wind is a light cross-on from the SW, so it won’t be as clean as Saturday. It’s still worth a look if you miss the Saturday window.

The rest of the second week fades again. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th mornings are marginal, but the wind is not cooperating. The long-range stuff on the 21st and 22nd is promising on paper, but it’s too far out to get excited about. The forecast can change.

So, bottom line: clear your calendar for Saturday morning, August 15th. That’s the standout. Everything else is a write-off until then.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
19
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SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
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16
0.7
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16
0.6
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15
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0.4
SW
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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
146
143
174
172
147
223
172
121
120
105
97
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55
154
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143
127
125
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
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SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:58AM1.26m
5:00PM2.12m
8:01AM1.37m
6:08PM2.25m
8:40AM1.49m
7:09PM2.37m
9:15AM1.59m
8:03PM2.46m
9:49AM1.69m
8:52PM2.49m
10:23AM1.78m
9:39PM2.43m
Low Tide
11:56PM0.54m
9:38AM1.20m
1:01AM0.33m
11:25AM1.23m
1:53AM0.15m
12:45PM1.17m
2:38AM0.01m
1:46PM1.06m
3:19AM-0.06m
2:40PM0.94m
3:58AM-0.05m
3:30PM0.84m
4:34AM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Torrance Beach/Burn Out Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Torrance Beach/Burn Out provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Torrance Beach/Burn Out can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Torrance Beach/Burn Out surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Torrance Beach/Burn Out) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Torrance Beach/Burn Out may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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