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Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.1° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.1
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
SW
17
0.8
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
91
162
147
575
472
549
390
421
800
761
403
260
359
339
143
137
130
232
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
NW
15
NW
0
W
10
NW
25
NNW
5
E
15
NW
25
NNW
5
NNE
15
NW
20
NNW
5
SE
5
W
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
20
NNW
5
SE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
00:26AM1.96m
12:30PM2.20m
1:12AM1.92m
12:59PM2.27m
2:02AM1.85m
1:33PM2.31m
2:56AM1.75m
2:12PM2.30m
3:59AM1.64m
2:57PM2.23m
5:12AM1.55m
3:54PM2.14m
Low Tide
6:21AM0.32m
6:58PM-0.01m
6:53AM0.46m
7:40PM-0.12m
7:28AM0.63m
8:27PM-0.17m
8:07AM0.79m
9:19PM-0.16m
8:52AM0.94m
10:19PM-0.11m
9:48AM1.07m
11:29PM-0.05m
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Feels °C
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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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