Torrance Beach/Burn Out Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.81° N 118.40° W

Torrance Beach/Burn Out Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Torrance Beach/Burn Out sea temperature is
21.8°C
3.9° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 18s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
Wind (km/h)
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10
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10
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15
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20
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15
WSW
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High Tide
3:19PM1.65m
7:07AM1.56m
4:49PM1.66m
7:14AM1.64m
5:52PM1.70m
7:25AM1.75m
6:43PM1.74m
7:40AM1.87m
7:30PM1.78m
7:58AM2.00m
8:15PM1.79m
8:20AM2.15m
9:01PM1.77m
Low Tide
9:58AM1.46m
11:31PM0.61m
11:40AM1.35m
00:11AM0.57m
12:28PM1.19m
00:43AM0.55m
1:06PM1.01m
1:10AM0.56m
1:41PM0.80m
1:37AM0.59m
2:17PM0.59m
2:04AM0.65m
2:54PM0.39m
2:32AM0.73m
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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.

Torrance Beach/Burn Out is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Redondo Beach. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Redondo Beach. Redondo Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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