Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Issued: 4 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
12.0° C

1.1°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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.8
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
2.2
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
0.7
SW
15
1.8
NW
7
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
236
307
307
340
371
310
587
278
224
303
136
132
132
140
275
145
116
147
163
165
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
NW
5
ESE
10
NW
20
NW
5
SE
20
NNW
25
NW
0
SSW
25
NNW
25
NW
5
SE
10
NW
20
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
E
10
NW
15
NW
0
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:50PM2.00m
6:33AM1.32m
6:34PM2.10m
8:05AM1.31m
7:24PM2.20m
9:31AM1.39m
8:19PM2.31m
10:39AM1.51m
9:16PM2.41m
11:35AM1.62m
10:14PM2.49m
12:23PM1.72m
11:09PM2.53m
Low Tide
11:03AM0.43m
00:42AM0.41m
11:50AM0.64m
1:49AM0.19m
12:47PM0.82m
2:52AM-0.04m
1:54PM0.95m
3:50AM-0.26m
3:03PM1.00m
4:45AM-0.45m
4:08PM0.98m
5:36AM-0.58m
5:08PM0.91m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:51
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
13
16
17
15
17
18
15
18
18
14
16
16
14
17
17
14
17
17
14
Feels °C
14
13
11
15
15
15
14
14
14
15
15
12
15
13
11
15
15
12
15
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
18
1.4
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.5
WNW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.2
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
206
78
200
164
249
217
310
254
278
183
221
116
103
100
71
275
145
116
147
163
165
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.9
NW
6
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
306
159
307
307
104
371
245
224
136
132
132
140
132
92
52
70
65
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
20
0.6
SW
15
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
15
0.5
SW
14
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
15
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
161
236
104
104
103
8
6
7
134
27
18
96
15
40
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
6
1.8
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.8
NW
7
0.7
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
82
340
217
587
163
303
30
80
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
6
564
0
6
563
0
446
564
0
447
564
0
6
564
0
6
564
0
6
563
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
8
8
8
8
6
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
9
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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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