Whaler Island surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 28 May 2026 PDT
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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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Whaler Island surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, WNW swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
18
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
2.3
NW
7
1.7
WNW
11
1.9
NW
11
2.5
NW
8
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
1.9
NW
8
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.1
W
11
1.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1518
1428
1307
1517
661
431
680
569
673
831
840
306
358
467
370
354
260
251
245
292
279
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
5
N
20
NNW
25
NW
5
SE
20
NNW
30
NNW
5
ENE
25
NNW
30
NNW
5
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
5
E
5
WNW
10
NW
5
ENE
5
W
10
NW
5
N
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:22AM1.48m
10:21PM2.08m
12:10PM1.52m
10:53PM2.09m
12:53PM1.56m
11:26PM2.09m
1:33PM1.57m
00:00AM2.07m
2:12PM1.57m
00:35AM2.04m
2:51PM1.55m
1:11AM1.99m
3:32PM1.54m
1:49AM1.92m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.80m
5:30AM-0.19m
4:56PM0.89m
6:06AM-0.25m
5:35PM0.95m
6:42AM-0.28m
6:12PM0.99m
7:17AM-0.28m
6:49PM1.01m
7:54AM-0.27m
7:28PM1.02m
8:32AM-0.23m
8:09PM1.03m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
Temp °C
15
15
12
13
14
12
13
14
13
17
17
16
18
18
13
15
15
13
16
17
14
13
13
11
10
9
8
9
7
9
11
10
11
15
15
13
14
13
12
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
18
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
NW
8
1.6
WNW
12
0.3
SW
14
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
0.5
SW
21
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
10
1.9
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.1
W
11
1.2
W
10
Energy kJ
1518
1428
1307
1517
661
255
680
29
673
489
216
164
269
467
213
103
117
251
245
292
279
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.1
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.2
SSW
13
1
WNW
10
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
354
222
181
47
48
431
31
15
30
117
16
205
358
260
370
354
260
75
141
239
136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
25
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
23
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.3
SW
15
0.2
W
14
0.3
NW
7
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
53
51
48
54
24
22
80
49
10
306
34
14
8
133
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.3
NW
7
1.9
NW
11
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
453
281
569
831
840
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
2
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
8
8
0
193
461
0
461
564
0
394
564
0
461
191
0
6
6
0
6
6
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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