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Ben Weston (Catalina Island) Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Ben Weston (Catalina Island) surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 23 Apr 2025 PDT
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 Thursday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) in the next 12 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 18s period and expected on Monday (Apr 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ben Weston (Catalina Island) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 178 | 209 | 326 | 291 | 148 | 279 | 196 | 298 | 217 | 448 | 326 | 348 | 371 | 395 | 644 | 522 | 418 | 40 | 561 | 452 | 411 | 296 | 284 | 215 | 158 | 141 | 99 | 251 | 251 | 303 | 316 | 264 | 346 | 223 | 253 | 422 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | glass | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:42PM 1.35 | 7:30AM 1.36 | 8:07PM 1.52 | 8:23AM 1.38 | 8:36PM 1.68 | 9:16AM 1.35 | 9:08PM 1.81 | 10:09AM 1.29 | 9:43PM 1.90 | 11:03AM 1.19 | 10:22PM 1.91 | 12:03PM 1.09 | 11:04PM 1.86 | 1:12PM 0.98 | 11:51PM 1.75 | 2:40PM 0.93 | 12:47AM 1.59 | 4:24PM 0.96 | 1:57AM 1.42 | 5:41PM 1.05 | 3:26AM 1.28 | 6:27PM 1.16 | 4:56AM 1.20 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15PM -0.03 | 1:41AM 0.29 | 1:49PM -0.00 | 2:25AM 0.04 | 2:23PM 0.06 | 3:10AM -0.18 | 2:57PM 0.16 | 3:56AM -0.35 | 3:32PM 0.27 | 4:45AM -0.44 | 4:08PM 0.40 | 5:36AM -0.45 | 4:46PM 0.53 | 6:33AM -0.39 | 5:27PM 0.66 | 7:37AM -0.29 | 6:21PM 0.77 | 8:48AM -0.18 | 7:53PM 0.86 | 10:02AM -0.10 | 10:00PM 0.85 | 11:09AM -0.05 | 11:37PM 0.72 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). 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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