Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
11.4° C
1.7° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (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 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. 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 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Night
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(10 max)
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
16
0.7
W
16
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.5
SW
26
1.1
NW
8
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
246
230
224
304
244
201
157
248
201
139
130
134
134
171
161
123
329
147
541
347
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
NW
0
NE
5
WSW
10
NW
0
ESE
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
W
5
W
5
N
10
W
10
NW
0
ESE
10
WNW
20
NW
5
N
10
NW
15
NW
10
ESE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:54PM2.01m
3:37AM1.78m
4:34PM2.03m
4:41AM1.55m
5:16PM2.02m
5:56AM1.37m
5:59PM2.01m
7:28AM1.29m
6:46PM1.98m
9:03AM1.31m
7:37PM1.97m
10:18AM1.38m
8:30PM1.98m
Low Tide
9:17AM-0.15m
9:53PM0.52m
9:56AM0.12m
10:56PM0.47m
10:36AM0.39m
00:02AM0.41m
11:19AM0.66m
1:11AM0.34m
12:08PM0.89m
2:17AM0.25m
1:10PM1.05m
3:16AM0.16m
2:19PM1.14m
4:07AM0.06m
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5:56
5:58
5:58
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6:01
6:01
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8:47
8:46
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8:44
8:44
8:43
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Temp °C
18
18
15
19
19
16
19
19
16
19
19
17
20
20
16
18
19
15
17
17
14
Feels °C
18
17
15
19
18
16
19
19
16
19
19
17
19
19
16
17
18
14
16
15
13
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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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