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 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Torrance Beach/Burn Out sea temperature is
23.0°C
4.4° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Torrance Beach/Burn Out in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
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SW
18
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18
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18
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17
0.8
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0.8
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16
0.8
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0.6
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15
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0.6
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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199
252
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241
338
334
318
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174
217
164
158
158
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
5
S
15
W
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
S
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
10
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15
WSW
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10
SW
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:47PM1.73m
8:19AM1.44m
4:29PM1.73m
8:03AM1.50m
5:42PM1.80m
8:10AM1.56m
6:33PM1.89m
8:22AM1.64m
7:15PM1.97m
8:36AM1.73m
7:53PM2.01m
8:53AM1.83m
8:31PM2.02m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.65m
10:16AM1.43m
00:37AM0.56m
11:59AM1.34m
1:14AM0.48m
12:47PM1.23m
1:43AM0.42m
1:24PM1.09m
2:09AM0.38m
1:58PM0.94m
2:33AM0.38m
2:32PM0.78m
2:56AM0.42m
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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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