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Whaler Island Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Del Norte County (8 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Whaler Island surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 21 Mar 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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) 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 14s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whaler Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 383 | 275 | 314 | 687 | 453 | 460 | 334 | 214 | 161 | 627 | 1989 | 2211 | 749 | 703 | 1003 | 676 | 548 | 697 | 603 | 402 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:04AM 2.33 | 3:20PM 1.73 | 2:44AM 2.31 | 4:26PM 1.59 | 3:32AM 2.24 | 5:44PM 1.49 | 4:31AM 2.12 | 7:12PM 1.47 | 5:45AM 2.01 | 8:30PM 1.54 | 7:09AM 1.94 | 9:27PM 1.64 | 8:28AM 1.93 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:55AM -0.18 | 8:35PM 0.71 | 9:50AM -0.16 | 9:20PM 0.88 | 10:54AM -0.11 | 10:19PM 1.02 | 12:07PM -0.06 | 11:39PM 1.09 | 1:23PM -0.04 | 1:16AM 1.06 | 2:32PM -0.05 | 2:40AM 0.91 | 3:29PM -0.06 | |||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | |
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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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