Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf break

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

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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
18.5° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
!
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
W
8
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
W
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.4
SW
22
2.2
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
368
459
280
322
326
427
253
178
113
107
104
102
110
111
97
81
129
660
346
336
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
35
WNW
30
W
20
WNW
30
W
20
W
10
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
10
WSW
10
SE
20
WNW
0
W
10
ESE
20
WNW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
on
High Tide
6:18AM1.07m
6:55PM1.50m
7:26AM1.03m
7:24PM1.57m
8:24AM1.01m
7:52PM1.63m
9:14AM1.00m
8:19PM1.66m
9:58AM0.99m
8:46PM1.69m
10:39AM0.98m
9:15PM1.69m
11:19AM0.96m
Low Tide
00:44AM0.38m
12:18PM0.23m
1:37AM0.20m
12:57PM0.34m
2:21AM0.05m
1:31PM0.45m
3:00AM-0.05m
2:02PM0.53m
3:36AM-0.13m
2:31PM0.60m
4:10AM-0.17m
2:58PM0.66m
4:45AM-0.18m
3:26PM0.70m
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
14
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
16
18
17
17
18
11
12
11
10
10
10
7
11
10
11
14
13
12
13
12
11
15
16
15
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
W
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.4
SSW
13
1.9
W
8
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
11
Energy kJ
102
368
459
280
322
326
236
178
178
113
45
104
102
110
111
97
81
70
500
339
332
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
18
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
Energy kJ
120
7
7
7
17
14
22
21
18
70
107
22
62
9
85
74
77
129
180
346
336
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
NW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
20
0.1
SW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
S
21
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
7
3
21
17
6
6
1
2
2
2
39
38
10
87
9
71
70
35
33
33
102
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
1
W
6
1.2
W
6
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
6
1.2
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
7
2.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
7
5
16
47
71
108
427
253
141
108
41
18
13
54
660
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
140
64
140
140
74
47
1436
48
144
509
60
140
140
67
140
140
44
0
140
44
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
3
9
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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