Whaler Island Surf Break
Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Whaler Island

Issued: 4 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
10.6° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 0.8m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.9
NW
7
0.9
SW
19
1.3
W
12
0.9
SW
17
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
352
614
505
505
505
425
697
415
248
242
218
135
299
247
205
169
173
217
362
287
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
35
NNW
5
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
10
N
25
NW
30
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
15
SE
15
S
10
S
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NE
20
NW
30
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:14PM1.53m
2:31AM1.82m
4:56PM1.56m
3:18AM1.69m
5:36PM1.61m
4:16AM1.55m
6:15PM1.69m
5:28AM1.42m
6:52PM1.81m
6:51AM1.34m
7:30PM1.94m
8:16AM1.34m
8:11PM2.09m
Low Tide
9:11AM-0.18m
8:57PM1.03m
9:50AM-0.12m
9:54PM1.01m
10:30AM-0.02m
11:00PM0.94m
11:12AM0.10m
00:11AM0.80m
11:57AM0.24m
1:19AM0.59m
12:45PM0.41m
2:20AM0.32m
1:37PM0.57m
3:15AM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:50
 mm
4
1
1
18
Temp °C
16
15
12
14
15
12
14
14
12
13
13
11
13
13
12
14
14
12
14
15
14
Feels °C
11
9
8
10
10
9
9
8
8
10
10
10
11
12
11
11
10
9
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.8
W
9
1.2
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.5
WNW
11
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
18
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
199
104
403
472
358
476
403
366
415
227
197
89
135
299
247
205
169
173
217
273
287
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
1
NW
6
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.7
SSW
17
Energy kJ
132
328
78
505
505
505
302
248
242
218
134
132
130
127
336
428
276
27
267
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
21
0.6
W
12
0.9
SW
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
26
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.5
SSW
21
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
14
Energy kJ
116
98
614
7
6
26
55
217
181
258
95
61
61
18
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
7
Energy kJ
334
352
31
47
425
697
362
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
4
2
1
Distance (km)
446
564
1
446
563
1
564
564
0
6
6
4
39
8
1
6
503
0
446
564
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
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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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