Whaler Island surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 28 Dec 2025 PST
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Whaler Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whaler Island sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whaler Island this week:

The surf forecast for Whaler Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whaler Island in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 28th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 2nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 3rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whaler Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.5
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)1098141312131312121112121111111413131210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28121613229956054079474963551748259459449933818149099311741888786
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
N
5
E
5
SSE
5
S
5
E
5
ESE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SW
10
ENE
15
SSE
30
SSW
25
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrossoffglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
1.45
6:14AM
2.29
7:45PM
1.48
7:02AM
2.40
9:03PM
1.58
7:53AM
2.51
10:08PM
1.70
8:46AM
2.59
11:01PM
1.81
9:40AM
2.64
11:49PM
1.89
10:34AM
2.64
12:34AM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:23PM
0.50
11:31PM
0.73
1:27PM
0.23
12:30AM
0.91
2:25PM
-0.04
1:34AM
1.04
3:20PM
-0.27
2:38AM
1.11
4:11PM
-0.43
3:39AM
1.09
5:01PM
-0.53
4:36AM
1.03
5:48PM
-0.56
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--
Sunset-4:52--4:53--4:53--4:54--4:55--4:57--4:58-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------245-41718832
Temp. °C12139121110131212141312111213131010101010
Feels °C (?)81059981110101212111010111087445
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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 12 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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