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Haggerty's

Cobblestone and reef point on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, southwest of the cliff zone. Faces southwest and sits inside the peninsula's wind shadow, so onshore wind on the rest of the South Bay can read offshore here.

Palos Verdes Famous spot

Spot intel

Parking

Roadside parking along Paseo Del Mar above the cliff. Trail down to the cobblestone is steep and exposed. No dedicated lot.

Crowd

Locals run it. The lineup is smaller than the Malibu points but tighter, and the PV crew knows everyone in the water.

Beginner-friendly?

No.

Cliff trail entry, exposed cobblestone bottom, and a priority hierarchy that runs hard local. Not a beginner wave.

Famous for

Haggerty's on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. A right-hand reef below the bluffs at Malaga Cove. A deep-water break that holds bigger swell than most of the South Bay.

Lineup etiquette

Priority on a point goes to the deepest rider. Snaking is the standard call-out.

When it's on

West through west-northwest groundswell with size. The peninsula's wind shadow makes south through east winds read offshore on most tides.

Where it breaks

Coordinates
33.7935, -118.4115
Shore faces
SW
Region
Palos Verdes, California

Common questions

What swell direction is best for Haggerty's?
Haggerty's works best on a SSW to W swell. It also picks up W to NW swell.
How big does Haggerty's need to be?
Haggerty's is best in the 3-8ft range on a 12-20s period.
What are the best conditions at Haggerty's?
Light or offshore wind under about 6 knots, with the tide around 1-3.5ft.
Where is Haggerty's?
Haggerty's is a cobble reef right in Palos Verdes, California. The beach faces SW.
Does GhostFingers forecast Haggerty's?
Yes. GhostFingers grades Haggerty's with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, summer 2026.

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