Surf: Sandbar lefts on the north side of the jetty. Picks up most any swell (except a straight S) and is sheltered from S storm winds, so it’s a good call when there’s rain and some winter swell action. Needs lower tide and swell up to about a foot or two overhead. Environment: Access is at the foot of Topaz Street in Redondo Beach. Surf: General: 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. Tides: Low to medium Size: Waist high to a few feet overhead Wind: E, SE, ENE Swell: W, NW Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Usually an easy paddle next to the jetty. Spot Rating: Place to go when it is blown out everywhere else, but usually worth looking elsewhere except on short period swells. Access: Easy, free parking on Esplanade and access through Topaz street. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Always a crowd if there are waves. Local Vibe: Mellow. Environment: It's right outside of LA and can get particularly bad after a rainfall. Hazards: Unskilled surfers in line-up when it is small. Shallow sandbars on the south side of the jetty. Season: Winter when large storms drop down into SoCal