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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 15 Aug 2025 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
21.1° C
 (Which is 2.2°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 12 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 2AM. 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 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 15th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) over the next 12 days.

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Orange County Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.3
W
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.5
W
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)1414141415181871716716151515141414141616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)244173172131128175151282295272444267260370273242230172194258237
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
SSE
5
SSE
20
WNW
5
WNW
5
N
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
5
W
5
SSW
15
W
5
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glassononglassononcross-
on		ononglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:44PM
1.60
4:57AM
0.87
3:53PM
1.62
7:24AM
0.94
5:11PM
1.67
8:22AM
1.05
6:23PM
1.75
8:57AM
1.15
7:23PM
1.83
9:27AM
1.23
8:13PM
1.89
9:55AM
1.29
8:57PM
1.90
10:21AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33PM
0.27
8:35AM
0.77
12:04AM
0.12
10:20AM
0.88
1:12AM
-0.04
12:05PM
0.88
2:05AM
-0.16
1:15PM
0.80
2:48AM
-0.24
2:09PM
0.69
3:26AM
-0.26
2:54PM
0.59
3:59AM
-0.23
Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Sunrise--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20
Sunset7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717181817181818191818181818201819202020
Feels °C (?)181716181817171719191518161619201719192020
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Orange County

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 41 km away suggest it is still onshore at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) (light winds from the W.(Wind varies from 008 to 013 degs) at San Clemente Island Airport). 0.5m 6s windswell from the W with a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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15 km/h
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0.0
21.1
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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 12 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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