Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 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
18.3° C
(Which is 2.6°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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 15s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
!
3
0
3
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
2.1
W
8
1.7
W
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
W
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
22
1.6
W
8
0.7
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
326
518
286
178
224
119
104
102
108
110
107
77
129
287
346
336
431
491
480
437
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
35
WNW
35
W
25
W
20
W
10
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
25
W
15
WSW
5
ESE
25
W
5
N
5
NNW
25
W
0
WSW
0
ESE
20
WNW
10
W
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
High Tide
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
9:45PM1.68m
12:01PM0.94m
10:17PM1.65m
Low Tide
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
5:20AM-0.17m
3:54PM0.73m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
Temp °C
15
16
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
12
10
8
11
12
12
15
15
14
15
14
12
15
16
13
18
16
12
18
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
W
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
W
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
6
0.4
SSW
13
1.6
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.7
SSW
20
1.3
W
7
1.1
W
8
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
W
7
Energy kJ
322
326
236
178
178
224
119
104
28
108
110
33
49
69
287
200
336
176
138
480
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
W
6
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
W
8
0.9
SSW
17
Energy kJ
17
14
22
21
25
115
105
23
102
12
85
107
77
129
180
346
102
431
491
113
437
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.3
WNW
12
0.1
S
9
0.2
WNW
21
0.2
WNW
20
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
W
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
Energy kJ
6
6
1
2
30
2
45
38
62
87
4
71
70
35
42
33
33
55
25
24
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
1.4
W
6
2.1
W
8
1.7
W
7
1
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.8
W
6
1
W
10
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
64
132
518
286
62
21
17
49
221
177
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
47
1436
69
91
509
60
47
144
74
140
140
44
0
99
44
0
91
0
0
140
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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