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Haggerty’s

Cobblestone and reef point at Malaga Cove, the north end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where the cliff zone begins. Faces west-northwest 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

A tight lineup, smaller than the Malibu points, with a crew of regulars most days.

Beginner-friendly?

No.

Cliff trail entry and an exposed cobblestone bottom. Not a beginner wave.

Famous for

Haggerty’s on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. A left-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
33.8012, -118.4024
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 left 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, winter 2026.

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