Whaler Island surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 PDT
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Some 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 Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
1
3
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
3
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
18
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
2.3
NW
7
1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
2.5
NW
8
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
2
NW
8
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1011
1840
821
1518
1428
1307
1517
758
507
303
569
259
489
840
306
436
540
370
354
260
306
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
35
NNW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
5
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
0
ENE
10
NNW
25
NNW
10
NE
25
NNW
35
NNW
5
ENE
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
SE
15
NW
15
NW
5
ESE
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
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
1
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)
2.1
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
18
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
12
0.3
SW
14
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
11
0.5
SW
21
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
10
0.6
SW
18
1.4
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.5
SW
15
0.3
WNW
23
1
WNW
20
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
1
WNW
11
0.4
SW
21
0.2
SSW
13
1
WNW
10
0.8
SW
19
0.3
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
W
25
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
25
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.1
SW
12
0.4
W
13
Energy kJ
12
73
53
51
48
54
24
22
30
49
10
306
6
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
10
1.3
NW
6
1.2
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
2.5
NW
8
2
NW
8
Energy kJ
1840
145
160
569
840
540
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
Distance (km)
355
191
0
355
67
0
461
446
0
1
564
0
426
564
0
394
564
0
394
193
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
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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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