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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.
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.
Beginner to advanced
Easy, free parking on Esplanade and access through Topaz street.
Winter when large storms drop down into SoCal
Crowd Factor: Always a crowd if there are waves. Local Vibe: Mellow.
Access is at the foot of Topaz Street in Redondo Beach.
It's right outside of LA and can get particularly bad after a rainfall.
Unskilled surfers in line-up when it is small. Shallow sandbars on the south side of the jetty.