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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.6° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 54 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 53 | 155 | 171 | 246 | 181 | 138 | 59 | 58 | 100 | 50 | 10 | 84 | 11 | 25 | 32 | 238 | 227 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:38PM 1.52 | 9:52AM 1.39 | 10:01PM 1.56 | 10:30AM 1.29 | 10:24PM 1.58 | 11:08AM 1.17 | 10:47PM 1.56 | 11:47AM 1.04 | 11:12PM 1.52 | 12:33PM 0.91 | 11:39PM 1.46 | 1:35PM 0.80 | 12:11AM 1.38 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:28PM -0.02 | 3:53AM 0.02 | 3:53PM 0.09 | 4:28AM -0.03 | 4:16PM 0.22 | 5:04AM -0.05 | 4:37PM 0.35 | 5:41AM -0.02 | 4:55PM 0.47 | 6:21AM 0.03 | 5:09PM 0.58 | 7:10AM 0.11 | 5:12PM 0.68 | 8:16AM 0.18 | |||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | ||
| Sunset | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | ||
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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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