Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Schooner Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
13.5°C
1.3° 

Schooner Gulch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Schooner Gulch surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schooner Gulch this week:

The surf forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Schooner Gulch in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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1
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1
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1
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2
1
2
2
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSE
13
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
2.4
NW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
190
183
267
214
161
203
201
187
157
164
211
355
219
413
887
622
627
620
422
762
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
NW
15
N
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:44AM1.30m
9:11PM1.79m
11:09AM1.36m
9:53PM1.83m
11:32AM1.42m
10:32PM1.85m
11:55AM1.50m
11:12PM1.83m
12:19PM1.58m
11:52PM1.77m
12:44PM1.66m
00:36AM1.68m
1:11PM1.73m
1:24AM1.56m
Low Tide
3:13PM0.94m
4:26AM0.01m
3:55PM0.86m
4:58AM-0.02m
4:35PM0.77m
5:27AM-0.01m
5:15PM0.67m
5:55AM0.03m
5:56PM0.56m
6:24AM0.10m
6:38PM0.46m
6:52AM0.22m
7:24PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
9
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9
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Information about the Schooner Gulch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Schooner Gulch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Schooner Gulch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Schooner Gulch 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 (Schooner Gulch) 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 Schooner Gulch 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.

Schooner Gulch is 51 km (32 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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