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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecast
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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 19 May 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
18.0° C
(Which is 2.4°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 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
40 | 88 | 82 | 133 | 96 | 107 | 79 | 246 | 79 | 116 | 201 | 203 | 166 | 146 | 140 | 120 | 368 | 459 | 280 | 322 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 11:56PM1.78m | 2:42PM1.03m | 00:56AM1.61m | 3:54PM1.09m | 2:08AM1.43m | 4:54PM1.19m | 3:31AM1.26m | 5:42PM1.30m | 4:58AM1.14m | 6:21PM1.41m | 6:18AM1.07m | 6:55PM1.50m | 7:26AM1.03m | 7:24PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:39AM-0.34m | 6:49PM0.78m | 8:42AM-0.23m | 8:25PM0.80m | 9:44AM-0.12m | 10:09PM0.72m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:36PM0.56m | 11:33AM0.11m | 00:44AM0.38m | 12:18PM0.23m | 1:37AM0.20m | 12:57PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 37 | 8 | 82 | 16 | 19 | 107 | 14 | 246 | 73 | 116 | 201 | 203 | 166 | 146 | 140 | 102 | 368 | 459 | 280 | 322 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 88 | 26 | 133 | 77 | 64 | 75 | 11 | 79 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 139 | 120 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | WNW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | W 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 38 | 34 | 77 | 96 | 14 | 79 | 54 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 10 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 5 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 11 | — | 31 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 28 | 42 | 25 | 44 | 64 | 36 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 47 | 85 | 44 | 47 | 91 | 47 | 45 | 91 | 64 | 140 | 144 | 61 | 140 | 140 | 74 | 47 | 140 | 45 | 59 | 91 |
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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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