Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
15.9°C
1.8° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 Sunday (Aug 30) 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 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.9
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
103
159
169
62
154
246
251
306
382
187
169
169
99
148
110
121
109
94
235
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
ESE
10
W
15
NW
5
ESE
15
NW
30
NW
5
E
15
NW
25
NW
5
SE
5
W
5
NW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
25
S
30
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:54PM2.08m
12:56PM1.90m
00:34AM2.05m
1:22PM1.99m
1:17AM1.98m
1:48PM2.08m
2:02AM1.87m
2:17PM2.14m
2:54AM1.75m
2:50PM2.18m
3:53AM1.61m
3:30PM2.18m
Low Tide
6:01PM0.66m
6:32AM-0.05m
6:40PM0.52m
7:00AM0.02m
7:19PM0.39m
7:30AM0.16m
8:01PM0.28m
8:01AM0.33m
8:46PM0.19m
8:34AM0.52m
9:38PM0.13m
9:11AM0.73m
10:37PM0.11m
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6:39
6:39
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6:43
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7:58
7:57
7:54
7:52
7:52
7:50
7:47
 mm
3
17
Temp °C
19
14
17
17
14
17
18
15
17
19
15
18
18
13
16
17
14
16
15
14
Feels °C
17
14
16
16
13
15
14
13
14
15
15
17
17
13
15
15
14
12
11
10
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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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