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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am 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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ben Weston (Catalina Island) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.8
W
2
WNW
2.4
W
3
WNW
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
1
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
1
W
0.5
SW
1.4
WNW
1.3
W
1.4
W
2.3
W
1.5
W
1.4
WNW
1.6
W
0.9
W
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)151615191888899989988981110101018888989891616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1161191099684422460670135149434836715712234920521735827521817121215023820122180932435535811965119848048
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
20
W
30
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
5
ESE
5
SSE
15
WSW
5
E
5
ESE
20
WNW
10
SE
10
SE
10
W
10
SW
5
ENE
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
45
WNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
20
W
10
ESE
5
NW
20
WNW
10
W
10
W
20
W
0
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononglassononcross-
on
glassoncross-
off
glassonoffglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
onoffcross-
on
ononononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:48AM
1.08
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
0.45
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
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131414141413141415141514141514151614141615141413131414141415161716151616
Feels °C (?)9109109812107131412131312151311121514141378699914141312141315

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

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

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). 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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