Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.0° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 467 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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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)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.6
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
310
248
284
262
255
169
130
190
106
69
112
155
99
131
192
241
394
314
299
346
309
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ENE
5
WNW
15
NW
5
E
15
NW
25
NNW
5
SE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
E
10
WNW
5
NW
0
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
5
ESE
15
NW
30
NNW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:08AM1.44m
6:37PM2.10m
9:19AM1.54m
7:56PM2.12m
10:10AM1.66m
9:07PM2.18m
10:51AM1.79m
10:08PM2.22m
11:27AM1.92m
11:03PM2.22m
12:01PM2.03m
11:53PM2.18m
12:34PM2.12m
00:42AM2.09m
Low Tide
12:22PM1.13m
2:17AM-0.04m
1:53PM1.08m
3:20AM-0.13m
3:10PM0.93m
4:13AM-0.20m
4:11PM0.73m
4:58AM-0.22m
5:04PM0.52m
5:39AM-0.17m
5:52PM0.34m
6:16AM-0.06m
6:38PM0.19m
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6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
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7:43
7:42
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:32
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Temp °C
17
17
14
16
16
14
20
20
16
21
21
19
26
26
21
24
24
18
20
19
15
Feels °C
15
15
13
15
14
13
17
16
15
19
19
18
24
24
20
22
22
18
18
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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