Whaler Island Surf Break
Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Whaler Island

Issued: 4 pm 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
10.2° C

2.2°C colder than average for this time of year

Whaler Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whaler Island surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whaler Island this week:

The surf forecast for Whaler Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whaler Island in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 10th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whaler Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
1.5
W
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
NW
7
0.9
SW
19
1.3
W
12
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1.4
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
0.8
SW
16
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.5
W
8
1.9
W
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
W
10
1.7
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
450
399
362
614
505
505
505
403
609
357
257
286
218
134
270
755
721
371
645
787
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
5
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
5
N
30
NW
30
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
10
S
5
E
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
High Tide
3:32PM1.54m
1:49AM1.92m
4:14PM1.53m
2:31AM1.82m
4:56PM1.56m
3:18AM1.69m
5:36PM1.61m
4:16AM1.55m
6:15PM1.69m
5:28AM1.42m
6:52PM1.81m
6:51AM1.34m
7:30PM1.94m
8:16AM1.34m
Low Tide
8:09PM1.03m
9:11AM-0.18m
8:57PM1.03m
9:50AM-0.12m
9:54PM1.01m
10:30AM-0.02m
11:00PM0.94m
11:12AM0.10m
00:11AM0.80m
11:57AM0.24m
1:19AM0.59m
12:45PM0.41m
2:20AM0.32m
1:37PM0.57m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:50
 mm
11
22
11
2
Temp °C
16
13
16
15
12
14
14
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
13
13
13
13
14
13
13
Feels °C
13
10
11
9
8
9
9
8
7
8
8
10
11
11
9
9
12
10
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
11
1.5
W
10
0.6
SW
18
0.8
W
9
1.2
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.4
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
7
1.5
W
8
1.9
W
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
W
10
1.7
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
189
450
199
104
403
472
370
400
403
366
333
248
242
110
43
270
755
721
371
645
787
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
1
NW
6
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.1
W
18
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SSW
21
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
239
136
132
328
83
505
505
505
357
245
6
218
134
132
130
258
275
372
276
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
21
0.6
W
12
0.9
SW
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
17
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SW
14
0.7
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
96
188
116
98
614
7
4
6
55
217
181
71
336
332
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.4
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
7
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
3
399
362
30
79
373
609
257
286
11
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
563
1
461
564
1
461
563
1
564
564
0
446
6
4
108
55
0
65
8
0
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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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 16 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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