Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
15.3°C
1.4° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1.9
NW
7
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.2
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
183
192
241
280
318
299
239
193
209
203
214
154
352
219
178
382
138
116
64
62
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NW
5
N
5
WNW
15
NW
5
S
10
W
20
NNW
5
SE
15
S
10
S
5
ENE
15
NNW
35
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
25
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
20
NW
5
SE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:27AM1.92m
11:03PM2.22m
12:01PM2.03m
11:53PM2.18m
12:34PM2.12m
00:42AM2.09m
1:05PM2.17m
1:29AM1.97m
1:35PM2.18m
2:18AM1.84m
2:06PM2.15m
3:08AM1.70m
2:38PM2.08m
4:04AM1.56m
Low Tide
5:04PM0.52m
5:39AM-0.17m
5:52PM0.34m
6:16AM-0.06m
6:38PM0.19m
6:51AM0.10m
7:21PM0.10m
7:25AM0.30m
8:04PM0.06m
7:58AM0.52m
8:48PM0.08m
8:32AM0.73m
9:34PM0.13m
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6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:35
7:32
7:30
7:30
7:28
7:25
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Temp °C
27
25
19
22
21
15
17
16
13
14
15
14
17
22
18
17
18
13
16
17
14
Feels °C
25
23
19
21
20
15
17
15
12
12
13
13
14
16
13
15
15
12
15
15
13
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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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