"Catch a Wave" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1963 album Surfer Girl. This song was recorded on July 14 and 16, 1963. This song is notable for the use of a harp played by Mike Love's sister, Maureen.The album track was re-released in 1968, minus vocals, for the sing-along Stack-O-Tracks album, which features all-instrumental versions of original Beach Boys recordings.