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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 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 15.9°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.9 °C max: 17.1 °C min: 13.4 °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 15.9°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.9 °C max: 17.1 °C min: 13.4 °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 Friday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) 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 0.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 26th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 26th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
2.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
W
3
WNW
1.6
W
1.6
WNW
1.7
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.8
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1
W
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
1.2
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)15151888898989108101010111010171816161677787161514141466
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)10976847026141041140636741342221217929424019614814914173761501251241242994573854229265112103814991181
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
15
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
45
WNW
35
NW
10
NW
15
W
5
ESE
5
S
15
WSW
10
SE
5
SSE
10
W
5
SSW
5
S
5
SW
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
NW
45
WNW
55
WNW
30
NW
45
WNW
20
NW
5
WNW
30
WNW
5
NW
5
ESE
15
W
0
SSW
5
ESE
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassonglasscross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
1.60
11:29AM
1.00
10:35PM
1.60
12:19PM
0.91
11:06PM
1.58
1:24PM
0.84
11:42PM
1.53
3:12PM
0.80
12:30AM
1.45
1:40AM
1.36
6:17PM
0.98
3:15AM
1.29
6:33PM
1.10
4:50AM
1.28
6:56PM
1.25
6:08AM
1.30
7:22PM
1.41
7:14AM
1.32
7:51PM
1.58
8:12AM
1.32
8:22PM
1.73
9:07AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14AM
-0.10
4:14PM
0.54
5:54AM
-0.09
4:33PM
0.63
6:43AM
-0.06
4:49PM
0.71
7:43AM
-0.02
4:57PM
0.79
8:56AM
-0.01
10:12AM
-0.02
9:34PM
0.92
11:15AM
-0.05
11:28PM
0.77
12:07PM
-0.06
12:35AM
0.53
12:50PM
-0.04
1:28AM
0.27
1:29PM
0.01
2:16AM
0.02
2:06PM
0.09
3:02AM
-0.19
2:41PM
0.20
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00-
Sunset--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:39
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141415141414141515141415141416151515151415151414141314141414141415151517
Feels °C (?)99121211811213121314131314141514151314141396566121181313161415

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, near gales from the WNW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

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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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