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Whaler Island surf Forecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 PDT
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Whaler Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is 11.5°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 10.9 °C max: 12.9 °C min: 9.3 °C)
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Whaler Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is 11.5°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 10.9 °C max: 12.9 °C min: 9.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whaler Island this week:

The surf forecast for Whaler Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whaler Island in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 19th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 24th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 23rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whaler Island over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
0.6
W
0.9
WNW
1
W
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
2.5
SW
1.9
WSW
2.1
SW
1.8
WSW
2.5
W
2.2
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
1.7
WSW
1.1
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
5.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)1616151413132018181615148108810101615159111118910151414131212111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)46362890472442735028453463263546542985466957138415069044213124355017346727591289271612337734658923188195716801179804730
Wind
(km/h)
0
NE
5
WSW
5
SW
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
SE
0
SSE
0
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
SW
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
10
ENE
15
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32PM
1.54
7:57AM
1.83
10:19PM
1.61
9:06AM
1.84
10:54PM
1.68
10:00AM
1.87
11:22PM
1.75
10:46AM
1.89
11:47PM
1.81
11:26AM
1.89
12:10AM
1.88
12:05PM
1.87
12:32AM
1.94
12:43PM
1.83
12:54AM
1.99
1:21PM
1.78
1:16AM
2.02
2:01PM
1.71
1:40AM
2.04
2:45PM
1.62
2:07AM
2.04
3:35PM
1.51
2:38AM
2.02
4:36PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:15AM
1.14
3:20PM
0.10
3:25AM
1.01
4:09PM
0.08
4:16AM
0.87
4:49PM
0.07
4:57AM
0.71
5:21PM
0.09
5:34AM
0.56
5:50PM
0.13
6:07AM
0.43
6:17PM
0.21
6:41AM
0.30
6:43PM
0.32
7:14AM
0.21
7:09PM
0.45
7:48AM
0.14
7:35PM
0.59
8:24AM
0.09
8:02PM
0.74
9:05AM
0.08
8:32PM
0.88
9:53AM
0.09
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise-7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03--7:01-
Sunset--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39
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Rain (mm)
------1--511410613294--462-214656336-1---
Temp. °C1012121011121114141212111089981098891111109109998101091217
Feels °C (?)911109898111110863346588546766443444887812

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Whaler Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whaler Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whaler Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whaler 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 (Whaler 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 Whaler 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.

Whaler Island is 89 km (55 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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