Surf spot

TCs

Forecast conditions and map view for TCs in USA, California, LA County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 33.7174, -118.3235

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7
Wave direction	SW	SW	W	W	SW	SW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	6.5	6.5	5.1	5	6.2	6.3	5.8	4.5	5	5.3	5.5	5.7	6	6.2	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.3	6	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.5	12.1	12.6	12.3	11.6	12.2	11.9	12.4	12	11.2	5.5	6	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.7	6.1	6
Wave energy (kJ)	44	50	27	23	31	25	25	29	51	66	68	70	73	77	80	97	120	107	86	74	67	61	56	54	53	53	52	48	48	44	40	34	28	38	35	32	26	24	46	51	49	43	48	50	54	51	49	19	24	26	27	28	26	24	25	33
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	14.9	15.1	15.1	9.5	13.8	11.3	5.8	6.5	1.8	6.6	8.7	10.4	14.3	7.7	10.2	13.8	15.1	17.1	16.6	14.7	9.1	5	8.9	14.5	13.6	12.9	14.8	12	9.8	7.9	6.9	9.6	9.1	9	10	11.2	13	8.5	6.7	5.3	3.2	3.1	8.6	15.4	16.9	12.8	9.9	6.2	4.3	7.9	11.3	15.7	16.1	12	5.4
Wind direction	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSWOnshore	WCross	WCross	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SGlassy	SECross-on	SOnshore	SWCross-on	WCross	SWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WGlassy	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on

TCs in Los Angeles County, California is a local beachbreak known for being a bit sandy, playful, and tide-sensitive. It’s typically the kind of spot that can offer short, rippable waves rather than long point-style walls.

General feel

Type: Beachbreak
Wave style: Fast, punchy, and at times hollow
Best for: Intermediate surfers and locals who know the sandbars
Crowd: Can be busy when conditions are good
Vibe: Classic Southern California beach surf—fun when it’s working, but inconsistent

Conditions

Best swell: Usually handles winter NW swells best
Wind: Offshore or light morning winds are ideal
Tide: Often works best around mid to lower tide, depending on sand placement
Consistency: Fairly variable since sandbars shift often

Things to know

Can get powerful and shallow, especially after good swell events
Often better suited for surfers comfortable with quick takeoffs
Sandbars can change the spot a lot from week to week

Nearby context

Like many LA County beachbreaks, TCs can be: - Fun on the right swell - Less rewarding on crowded or messy days - Highly dependent on recent storms, swell direction, and wind