Topaz Street

📍 Local Knowledge

Topaz Street in LA County is an exposed beach and jetty break with quite consistent surf year-round. The best wind direction is from the east, with some shelter from south winds, and most waves come from groundswells with the ideal swell direction from the west. The beach breaks peel to the left and perform best around low tide when the tide is rising. This popular spot can get crowded, and surfers should watch out for rips and pollution. The best conditions occur when a west swell combines with offshore winds from the east, with winter—particularly January—being the prime time for consistent, clean waves.