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Whaler Island surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA
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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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Whaler Island surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whaler Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | |
1011 | 1840 | 821 | 1518 | 1428 | 1307 | 1517 | 758 | 507 | 303 | 569 | 259 | 489 | 840 | 306 | 436 | 540 | 370 | 354 | 260 | 306 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:26AM1.43m | 9:49PM2.06m | 11:22AM1.48m | 10:21PM2.08m | 12:10PM1.52m | 10:53PM2.09m | 12:53PM1.56m | 11:26PM2.09m | 1:33PM1.57m | 00:00AM2.07m | 2:12PM1.57m | 00:35AM2.04m | 2:51PM1.55m | 1:11AM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.67m | 4:52AM-0.09m | 4:16PM0.80m | 5:30AM-0.19m | 4:56PM0.89m | 6:06AM-0.25m | 5:35PM0.95m | 6:42AM-0.28m | 6:12PM0.99m | 7:17AM-0.28m | 6:49PM1.01m | 7:54AM-0.27m | 7:28PM1.02m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | NW 8 | NW 10 | SW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 |
1011 | 74 | 717 | 1518 | 1428 | 1307 | 1517 | 758 | 187 | 303 | 29 | 193 | 489 | 216 | 164 | 269 | 260 | 288 | 109 | 122 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 23 | WNW 20 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
116 | 105 | 821 | 354 | 245 | 181 | 47 | 48 | 507 | 50 | 15 | 259 | 117 | 16 | 205 | 436 | 34 | 370 | 354 | 260 | 306 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 25 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 25 | SW 24 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 20 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | W 13 |
12 | — | 73 | 53 | 51 | 48 | — | — | 54 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 49 | 10 | 306 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1840 | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | — | 160 | 569 | — | — | 840 | — | — | 540 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 191 | 0 | 355 | 67 | 0 | 461 | 446 | 0 | 1 | 564 | 0 | 426 | 564 | 0 | 394 | 564 | 0 | 394 | 193 | 0 |
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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.











