Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
15.9°C
1.9° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
6
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
NW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
SW
18
1.5
W
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
69
154
246
251
306
392
193
169
169
99
145
110
98
109
316
308
764
698
455
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
0
E
15
NW
30
NW
5
ESE
15
NW
20
NW
5
SE
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
S
25
S
0
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
5:06AM1.48m
4:18PM2.16m
Low Tide
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
9:55AM0.91m
11:46PM0.09m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:57
7:54
7:52
7:52
7:50
7:47
7:46
 mm
2
12
Temp °C
17
14
17
18
15
19
20
15
18
19
14
16
17
15
17
16
15
17
18
15
Feels °C
16
13
15
14
12
16
17
14
17
18
14
14
16
15
14
14
13
14
15
15
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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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