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Rat Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Rat Beach (Right After Torrance) is a kitesurfing spot located between Torrance Beach and the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California. This sandy beach exposed to the Pacific Ocean offers interesting wave and wind conditions for experienced riders. Southwest thermal winds blow in the afternoon, and the Palos Verdes cliffs create a spectacular backdrop. The spot is suited for advanced riders due to waves and rocks.
Spot forecast for Rat Beach
Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 18:13
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.1 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m
Rat Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
287h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to October, peaking in July: 30 rideable days a month and 287 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is January, at 15 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 17 °C. The wettest month is February, with 113 mm.
Monthly averages: Rat Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 75 h | 18 °C | 18 mm |
| February | 22.0 | 124 h | 17 °C | 113 mm |
| March | 27.5 | 204 h | 17 °C | 79 mm |
| April | 29.5 | 236 h | 18 °C | 6 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 224 h | 19 °C | 0 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 247 h | 21 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 287 h | 22 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 30.5 | 255 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 30.0 | 231 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| October | 28.5 | 190 h | 22 °C | 31 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 95 h | 20 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 16.5 | 65 h | 18 °C | 49 mm |
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Technical details of Rat Beach spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Ocean beach spot with waves from 0.5 to 2m depending on the swell. The shore break can be powerful. Water is cool (14-20°C/57-68°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is necessary. Sandy bottom becoming rocky toward the Palos Verdes cliffs to the south. Drift currents possible on big swell days. Waves offer wave riding opportunities.
Hazards
Rocks and reefs near the Palos Verdes cliffs — keep your distance. Powerful shore break can make entries and exits difficult. Drift currents along the coast. Swimming area busy with swimmers and surfers — be vigilant. Cliffs can create wind turbulence and shadow zones. Kelp beds that can tangle in lines.
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