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Whaler Island Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Del Norte County (8 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Whaler Island surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 29 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Whaler Island surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whaler Island in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 22s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 30th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whaler Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | |
661 | 431 | 303 | 554 | 673 | 881 | 860 | 421 | 358 | 342 | 370 | 354 | 260 | 251 | 245 | 272 | 377 | 197 | 401 | 708 | 575 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:53PM2.09m | 12:53PM1.56m | 11:26PM2.09m | 1:33PM1.57m | 00:00AM2.07m | 2:12PM1.57m | 00:35AM2.04m | 2:51PM1.55m | 1:11AM1.99m | 3:32PM1.54m | 1:49AM1.92m | 4:14PM1.53m | 2:31AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.89m | 6:06AM-0.25m | 5:35PM0.95m | 6:42AM-0.28m | 6:12PM0.99m | 7:17AM-0.28m | 6:49PM1.01m | 7:54AM-0.27m | 7:28PM1.02m | 8:32AM-0.23m | 8:09PM1.03m | 9:11AM-0.18m | 8:57PM1.03m | 9:50AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | 8:46 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 |
 kJ | 661 | 255 | 303 | 29 | 673 | 550 | 216 | 421 | 269 | 342 | 197 | 103 | 105 | 251 | 205 | 272 | 377 | 162 | 104 | 267 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 6 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 48 | 431 | 31 | 15 | 30 | 117 | 16 | 306 | 358 | 260 | 370 | 354 | 260 | 75 | 245 | 239 | 136 | 43 | 401 | 708 | 575 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 25 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | — | — | NNW 6 | W 13 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | W 11 | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 54 | 24 | 22 | 80 | 49 | 10 | 42 | — | 34 | — | — | 17 | 13 | 38 | 96 | 188 | 197 | 92 | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 368 | — | 152 | 554 | — | 881 | 860 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 92 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 446 | 0 | 446 | 563 | 0 | 426 | 564 | 0 | 461 | 193 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 564 | 1 | 394 | 564 | 0 | 564 |
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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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