Whaler Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.74° N 124.18° W

Whaler Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.7° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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+) 5PM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
117
126
186
184
184
164
252
249
258
278
319
309
383
346
264
696
256
418
382
328
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SW
5
NE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
NW
5
ESE
5
WNW
25
NW
5
NE
25
NNW
45
NNW
5
E
5
W
10
NW
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:54PM1.88m
6:38AM1.39m
4:50PM1.79m
8:10AM1.41m
6:04PM1.73m
9:13AM1.46m
7:23PM1.73m
9:53AM1.54m
8:30PM1.77m
10:23AM1.63m
9:25PM1.84m
10:48AM1.73m
10:13PM1.90m
Low Tide
9:48AM1.08m
11:28PM0.30m
10:45AM1.19m
00:41AM0.34m
12:12PM1.23m
1:52AM0.31m
1:44PM1.19m
2:51AM0.25m
2:51PM1.07m
3:37AM0.18m
3:41PM0.91m
4:15AM0.12m
4:23PM0.73m
4:47AM0.11m
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6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
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7:22
7:21
7:19
7:16
7:15
7:14
7:12
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Temp °C
17
18
15
17
17
13
17
17
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17
17
13
16
17
14
19
20
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19
18
13
Feels °C
16
17
15
16
15
12
16
16
14
16
15
12
15
15
13
15
13
12
17
16
12
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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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