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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 05 Dec 2023 PST
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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 17.3°C (Statistics for 05 Dec 1981-2005 - mean: 15.7 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 14.1 °C)
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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 17.3°C (Statistics for 05 Dec 1981-2005 - mean: 15.7 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 14.1 °C)


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 Tuesday (Dec 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 06) at 4PM. 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 Wednesday (Dec 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 5th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 8th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 6th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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

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Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
3
1
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)1816221918171615999131212127813121211121211101020181817161614171615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1201491606641005758527387632297276961951476727305911719265996983744977167251603696645443857773666
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
30
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NE
10
NNE
15
NW
10
N
10
N
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
5
W
5
S
10
E
5
NE
10
ENE
5
E
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NE
5
WNW
5
N
10
ENE
5
W
15
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoffglassoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
1.05
5:21AM
1.31
4:51PM
1.01
5:42AM
1.41
5:59PM
1.01
6:05AM
1.52
6:55PM
1.02
6:30AM
1.63
7:44PM
1.04
6:58AM
1.73
8:30PM
1.05
7:29AM
1.82
9:14PM
1.06
8:03AM
1.89
10:00PM
1.06
8:41AM
1.93
10:48PM
1.05
9:22AM
1.92
11:41PM
1.05
10:07AM
1.86
12:37AM
1.07
10:58AM
1.74
1:36AM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:48AM
0.79
10:20PM
0.31
11:44AM
0.61
10:59PM
0.38
12:26PM
0.42
11:33PM
0.45
1:03PM
0.23
12:05AM
0.52
1:38PM
0.06
12:37AM
0.57
2:13PM
-0.09
1:08AM
0.61
2:51PM
-0.21
1:42AM
0.65
3:30PM
-0.29
2:18AM
0.69
4:12PM
-0.34
2:58AM
0.72
4:58PM
-0.34
3:44AM
0.76
5:46PM
-0.29
4:41AM
0.80
6:38PM
-0.21
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-4:45--4:45--4:45--4:45--4:45--4:45--4:45--4:46--4:46--4:46--4:46--4:47-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202119181716151616151617171718171818191817161615161717182120192018161615
Feels °C (?)19191715141312129111313131213121315171516151615161615161716151714141312

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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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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