Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Issued: 4 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
10.4° C

2.7°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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 (Jul 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 4th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 4th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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 Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
17
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
SW
20
1.2
WNW
10
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.9
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.6
NW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
297
278
178
330
315
171
173
352
306
261
307
307
323
371
310
310
245
224
233
212
145
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
SE
5
WSW
10
NW
5
SE
5
WSW
15
NW
5
SE
10
W
20
NW
5
E
15
NW
25
NW
10
SSE
20
NW
25
NW
5
SSE
15
NW
20
NW
5
SE
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:05PM1.75m
3:03AM1.73m
4:37PM1.82m
3:59AM1.57m
5:12PM1.90m
5:08AM1.42m
5:50PM2.00m
6:33AM1.32m
6:34PM2.10m
8:05AM1.31m
7:24PM2.20m
9:31AM1.39m
8:19PM2.31m
10:39AM1.51m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.84m
9:48AM0.04m
10:32PM0.74m
10:23AM0.22m
11:35PM0.60m
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
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clear
clear
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5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
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8:53
8:53
8:53
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
 mm
Temp °C
18
15
18
18
14
16
17
14
16
16
13
17
18
15
17
17
14
17
18
15
18
Feels °C
17
15
18
17
14
15
16
13
15
15
12
14
14
13
15
14
12
15
16
14
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
18
1.4
WNW
7
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.3
WNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
70
278
178
330
315
171
121
352
206
159
168
148
249
175
310
310
168
224
221
76
145
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
55
50
74
113
194
107
173
161
306
236
307
307
104
371
254
245
62
212
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.1
S
8
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.5
WNW
9
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
62
73
35
73
50
108
162
141
161
1
75
104
45
224
42
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.2
WNW
10
1.9
NW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
297
140
261
323
134
302
123
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
1
3
Distance (km)
191
0
191
6
0
6
564
0
6
564
0
394
563
0
461
563
0
394
193
0
422
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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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