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Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.5° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,957 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
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2.2
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1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.7
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1.1
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14
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1.7
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12
1.5
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1.8
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WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
593
833
336
202
298
178
84
311
143
481
478
549
326
491
774
633
312
226
543
943
557
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
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NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
10
SE
10
WNW
25
NNW
5
ENE
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NNW
30
NNW
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NW
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E
15
NW
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NNW
15
N
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NNW
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High Tide
11:37AM1.97m
11:41PM1.96m
12:02PM2.09m
00:26AM1.96m
12:30PM2.20m
1:12AM1.92m
12:59PM2.27m
2:02AM1.85m
1:33PM2.31m
2:56AM1.75m
2:12PM2.30m
3:59AM1.64m
2:57PM2.23m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.34m
5:49AM0.20m
6:18PM0.15m
6:21AM0.32m
6:58PM-0.01m
6:53AM0.46m
7:40PM-0.12m
7:28AM0.63m
8:27PM-0.17m
8:07AM0.79m
9:19PM-0.16m
8:52AM0.94m
10:19PM-0.11m
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Temp °C
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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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