Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.38° N 118.48° W

Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ben Weston (Catalina Island) sea temperature is
22.7°C
4.0° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) 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 0.8m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 7th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 7th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
140
211
136
133
120
113
83
84
157
319
298
376
376
314
294
283
295
249
356
333
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
20
W
10
W
5
W
15
W
5
W
10
WNW
20
W
5
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
20
WNW
10
W
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:02PM1.53m
7:30AM1.28m
6:17PM1.58m
7:56AM1.40m
7:17PM1.61m
8:22AM1.52m
8:07PM1.61m
8:47AM1.62m
8:52PM1.57m
9:12AM1.70m
9:35PM1.49m
9:37AM1.75m
10:16PM1.39m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.92m
00:34AM-0.04m
12:33PM0.74m
1:20AM-0.07m
1:27PM0.54m
1:58AM-0.05m
2:13PM0.34m
2:31AM0.02m
2:54PM0.19m
3:01AM0.11m
3:34PM0.07m
3:29AM0.23m
4:12PM0.00m
3:54AM0.36m
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clear
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Temp °C
30
28
28
28
29
25
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
23
23
Feels °C
31
28
28
27
27
23
24
23
22
25
24
24
24
23
22
24
22
22
25
23
23
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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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