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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Orange County, USA)

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) break guidePhoto by: Photo: Michelle

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Guide

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) in Orange County is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. The reef break offers both left and right hand waves. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include rocks and sharks.

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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17.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ben Weston (Catalina Island):

The best conditions reported for surf at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

What's the best time of year to surf Ben Weston (Catalina Island) (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Ben Weston (Catalina Island) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 48% of the time in January while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 12% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
48%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
40%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
12%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Location Map

Interactive Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ben Weston (Catalina Island) is Long Beach Airport (LGB) in USA, 58 km (36 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ben Weston (Catalina Island) is Jack Northrop Fld Hawthorne Muni Airport (HHR), also in USA, 62 km (39 miles) away.

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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 01:23 Local Time
Saturday 09
2AM5AM8AM11AM
Wave (m)
1.1
W
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period (s) 7 21 20 20
Wind (km/h)
5
5
10
5
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What does Ben Weston (Catalina Island) look like?

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    Tides at Ben Weston (Catalina Island)

    Current tide and informaton
    For Catalina Harbor, California, 7 km from Ben Weston (Catalina Island).
    Next High Water: 02:45am | 1.15m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 10:50am | 0.13m
    IS AT (local time)

    Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Sea Temperature

    The water temperature (17.0 °C) at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 15.0 °C.

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 17.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Ben Weston (Catalina Island)

    Surf stats for Ben Weston (Catalina Island), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Ben Weston (Catalina Island)

    Wind stats for Ben Weston (Catalina Island), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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