Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
11.1° C

1.5°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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 (Jun 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) 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 0.4m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 25th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 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 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
1.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
NW
7
0.6
SW
16
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
310
361
344
269
250
204
297
357
155
337
226
130
140
136
163
321
346
284
706
289
306
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
NNE
15
NW
20
NW
5
ESE
15
NNW
15
NW
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
W
0
E
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
NNE
25
NNW
30
NNW
5
SE
30
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:52PM1.83m
2:54AM2.08m
4:41PM1.86m
3:54AM1.83m
5:28PM1.91m
5:02AM1.59m
6:15PM1.95m
6:21AM1.40m
7:00PM1.98m
7:48AM1.30m
7:43PM2.01m
9:13AM1.30m
8:25PM2.03m
10:25AM1.36m
Low Tide
9:09PM0.77m
9:52AM-0.35m
10:17PM0.71m
10:39AM-0.12m
11:29PM0.63m
11:26AM0.13m
00:43AM0.51m
12:14PM0.39m
1:53AM0.35m
1:04PM0.62m
2:54AM0.20m
1:57PM0.82m
3:46AM0.06m
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:53
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:54
8:54
8:54
 mm
Temp °C
17
14
15
16
14
15
15
13
16
18
14
19
19
15
19
19
15
19
18
15
18
Feels °C
16
14
15
15
14
13
12
11
13
15
14
18
18
15
19
19
15
15
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
8
0.5
SW
16
1.7
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
1.5
NW
8
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
272
247
253
269
250
204
150
151
124
337
226
113
140
136
110
321
346
155
152
289
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
17
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
310
361
344
266
206
164
297
357
84
187
203
130
128
61
163
61
106
75
74
232
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
15
38
59
37
152
120
45
45
30
60
118
111
80
95
61
91
148
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
82
155
284
706
306
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
Distance (km)
67
0
8
6
0
461
718
0
461
193
0
67
191
0
330
8
0
461
426
0
426
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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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