Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf break

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 PDT
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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ben Weston (Catalina Island) sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) this week:

The surf forecast for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.4
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.7
W
13
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.4
SW
15
1.1
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
68
45
34
42
40
39
37
54
54
35
198
48
28
160
29
139
51
47
54
77
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
25
W
20
W
5
S
20
W
5
S
10
SE
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
S
15
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:09PM1.49m
8:24AM1.23m
8:33PM1.56m
9:08AM1.19m
8:56PM1.62m
9:49AM1.13m
9:19PM1.64m
10:29AM1.08m
9:43PM1.65m
11:09AM1.01m
10:09PM1.62m
11:52AM0.94m
10:36PM1.58m
Low Tide
1:46PM0.07m
2:30AM0.12m
2:17PM0.16m
3:08AM-0.01m
2:45PM0.27m
3:43AM-0.09m
3:09PM0.37m
4:18AM-0.14m
3:32PM0.46m
4:52AM-0.15m
3:54PM0.55m
5:28AM-0.13m
4:14PM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
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7:32
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:36
7:37
7:37
Temp °C
15
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
15
14
14
11
10
10
12
10
11
12
11
12
14
14
12
13
15
14
13
15
13
13
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.6
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.7
W
5
0.3
SW
15
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.3
SW
14
1.4
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
13
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
69
68
28
18
25
40
28
37
26
29
33
198
48
25
160
25
139
43
47
54
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
14
40
24
25
42
14
39
23
54
54
10
29
28
28
28
29
9
51
25
8
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
W
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
9
9
14
34
20
10
38
9
9
11
14
18
17
17
2
6
29
14
8
12
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.3
SE
3
0.6
W
7
0.9
W
6
1.1
W
6
Energy kJ
15
24
45
20
24
24
35
1
31
54
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
140
140
69
143
77
51
47
171
47
0
170
0
0
144
74
509
95
49
170
140
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
1
2
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
5
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Information about the Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ben Weston (Catalina Island)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) is 7 km (4 miles) from Catalina Island. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catalina Island. Catalina Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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