Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Issued: 4 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
11.1° C

1.7°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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM. 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 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
2.1
NW
7
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
16
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
2.5
NW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
169
163
91
136
155
416
232
127
145
196
104
183
251
329
435
368
398
860
444
322
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SE
10
W
10
NW
5
SE
20
NNW
30
NNW
5
SE
15
NW
25
NW
0
W
5
S
5
SSW
10
NW
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNE
35
NNW
35
NNW
10
N
30
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
7:00PM1.98m
7:48AM1.30m
7:43PM2.01m
9:13AM1.30m
8:25PM2.03m
10:25AM1.36m
9:06PM2.05m
11:22AM1.44m
9:46PM2.07m
12:07PM1.51m
10:26PM2.08m
12:45PM1.55m
11:05PM2.10m
1:20PM1.58m
Low Tide
1:53AM0.35m
1:04PM0.62m
2:54AM0.20m
1:57PM0.82m
3:46AM0.06m
2:51PM0.96m
4:31AM-0.05m
3:44PM1.04m
5:12AM-0.14m
4:32PM1.07m
5:50AM-0.20m
5:15PM1.07m
6:26AM-0.24m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:54
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
17
14
18
18
14
20
20
16
16
16
14
14
14
14
13
14
13
16
16
14
18
Feels °C
16
14
17
17
14
17
15
13
14
12
13
14
14
15
10
10
8
10
10
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
1
NW
7
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
1.1
NW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
1
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
1.5
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.7
WNW
9
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
226
169
73
60
85
155
152
111
127
127
196
104
104
166
329
246
368
161
159
444
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
WNW
5
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.1
S
24
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
128
95
163
61
136
75
74
232
45
45
15
95
183
251
304
171
11
89
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
W
13
0.1
S
24
0.2
WSW
18
Energy kJ
80
61
61
91
148
22
12
11
20
19
3
10
13
11
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
2.5
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
131
416
53
145
435
398
860
322
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
Distance (km)
6
0
67
6
0
330
900
0
461
354
0
8
0
1
67
2030
0
394
564
1
457
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
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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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