Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.5° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 605 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM. 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 (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 15th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1.9
NW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
243
172
128
342
183
160
605
199
154
204
219
129
117
117
186
184
184
164
252
316
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
NNW
10
ENE
15
NNW
30
NNW
5
ESE
15
NW
25
NNW
5
NE
5
W
5
SSW
10
SE
10
S
10
S
5
E
10
WNW
10
NW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:35PM2.18m
2:18AM1.84m
2:06PM2.15m
3:08AM1.70m
2:38PM2.08m
4:04AM1.56m
3:13PM1.99m
5:12AM1.45m
3:54PM1.88m
6:38AM1.39m
4:50PM1.79m
8:10AM1.41m
6:04PM1.73m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.06m
7:58AM0.52m
8:48PM0.08m
8:32AM0.73m
9:34PM0.13m
9:07AM0.92m
10:26PM0.22m
9:48AM1.08m
11:28PM0.30m
10:45AM1.19m
00:41AM0.34m
12:12PM1.23m
1:52AM0.31m
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6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:30
7:28
7:25
7:23
7:22
7:21
7:19
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Temp °C
17
17
14
19
19
15
18
19
15
18
18
15
17
18
14
19
18
14
17
17
13
Feels °C
16
15
11
16
15
13
15
15
13
17
17
15
16
17
14
18
17
15
17
16
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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