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.
When it’s on
Haggerty’s works best on a SSW to W swell. It also picks up W to NW swell. The peninsula’s wind shadow makes south through east winds read offshore on most tides.
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.
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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