Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
11.0° C
2.1° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s period, SW swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with W 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 (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 0.7m 24s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 24s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
17
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
W
16
0.7
W
16
1.4
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
12
0.7
NW
10
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
26
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
354
330
248
246
268
230
281
244
196
157
248
242
191
169
71
100
100
127
128
421
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
NW
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
NW
0
ESE
5
WNW
10
NW
0
SE
5
S
10
SSE
0
WSW
0
NNW
10
NW
0
NNE
15
S
5
SE
5
N
5
W
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
3:13PM1.98m
2:41AM2.03m
3:54PM2.01m
3:37AM1.78m
4:34PM2.03m
4:41AM1.55m
5:16PM2.02m
5:56AM1.37m
5:59PM2.01m
7:28AM1.29m
6:46PM1.98m
9:03AM1.31m
7:37PM1.97m
Low Tide
8:36AM-0.37m
8:53PM0.57m
9:17AM-0.15m
9:53PM0.52m
9:56AM0.12m
10:56PM0.47m
10:36AM0.39m
00:02AM0.41m
11:19AM0.66m
1:11AM0.34m
12:08PM0.89m
2:17AM0.25m
1:10PM1.05m
3:16AM0.16m
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Feels °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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