Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Issued: 4 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
10.8° C

2.4°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with NW 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 (Jul 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) 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 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 4th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 4th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
7
2
NW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
1.7
NW
7
0.6
SW
16
1.3
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
441
139
106
293
183
187
489
271
208
268
268
140
412
281
306
236
307
307
249
314
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
5
SSE
20
NNW
25
NW
5
SE
15
NNW
20
NW
5
SSE
5
W
15
NW
5
SE
10
NW
20
NW
5
E
15
NW
20
NW
5
ESE
10
NW
30
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:00PM1.65m
1:35AM1.98m
3:33PM1.69m
2:16AM1.87m
4:05PM1.75m
3:03AM1.73m
4:37PM1.82m
3:59AM1.57m
5:12PM1.90m
5:08AM1.42m
5:50PM2.00m
6:33AM1.32m
6:34PM2.10m
Low Tide
8:09AM-0.25m
7:56PM0.95m
8:42AM-0.20m
8:42PM0.91m
9:14AM-0.10m
9:34PM0.84m
9:48AM0.04m
10:32PM0.74m
10:23AM0.22m
11:35PM0.60m
11:03AM0.43m
00:42AM0.41m
11:50AM0.64m
1:49AM0.19m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
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8:54
8:53
8:53
8:53
8:53
8:52
8:52
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
16
18
18
14
17
18
15
17
17
14
15
15
13
15
16
14
16
17
14
Feels °C
14
14
15
16
15
12
15
16
14
17
16
14
14
12
11
13
13
13
15
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1.2
WNW
7
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
1.3
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SW
17
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
127
89
127
106
75
183
187
489
271
208
268
268
103
173
281
149
159
135
197
106
168
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.2
W
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
37
37
139
79
17
153
87
71
50
74
155
109
140
162
161
306
236
307
307
249
314
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
S
23
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
17
20
18
21
11
36
35
55
73
35
59
76
108
27
141
161
236
75
104
104
95
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
7
2
NW
8
1.1
NW
6
1.7
NW
7
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
160
441
91
293
412
157
116
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
355
685
0
422
193
0
1
193
0
0
564
0
6
564
0
394
564
0
6
563
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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