Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.38° N 118.48° W

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ben Weston (Catalina Island) sea temperature is
23.8°C
6.9° 

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, WNW swell with 2,619 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with W swell.

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 Monday (Nov 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 16th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 16th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
15
1.2
W
14
1
W
14
1.6
WNW
17
1.6
WNW
16
3
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
1
W
13
0.8
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12
0.8
W
12
1.9
WSW
8
2.1
W
7
2.3
W
7
1.6
W
8
1.2
W
11
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
882
593
388
1560
1287
880
514
366
184
350
187
175
395
384
585
318
338
77
44
51
130
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
WNW
25
W
50
WNW
45
WNW
35
WNW
25
W
15
W
10
WSW
20
SSW
40
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40
W
25
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30
NW
10
NW
5
SE
15
W
25
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State
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on
glassy
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on
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High Tide
12:01PM1.33m
4:54AM1.07m
1:19PM1.21m
5:03AM1.16m
2:54PM1.13m
5:18AM1.26m
4:19PM1.10m
5:36AM1.39m
5:29PM1.11m
5:58AM1.53m
6:28PM1.14m
6:25AM1.68m
7:22PM1.16m
Low Tide
8:32PM0.21m
8:21AM1.02m
9:27PM0.24m
10:15AM0.90m
10:14PM0.27m
11:16AM0.71m
10:53PM0.30m
12:01PM0.49m
11:28PM0.35m
12:41PM0.27m
00:02AM0.40m
1:20PM0.04m
00:36AM0.46m
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Temp °C
20
20
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17
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Feels °C
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10
14
17
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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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