
Surf Forecasts:
Schooner Gulch surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,017 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schooner Gulch in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
262 | 329 | 692 | 297 | 306 | 262 | 248 | 248 | 313 | 337 | 539 | 661 | 619 | 895 | 749 | 503 | 427 | 295 | 366 | 383 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:12AM1.28m | 9:33PM2.21m | 11:59AM1.36m | 10:27PM2.25m | 12:42PM1.43m | 11:20PM2.22m | 1:24PM1.50m | 00:13AM2.12m | 2:06PM1.56m | 1:06AM1.96m | 2:47PM1.62m | 2:00AM1.74m | 3:28PM1.67m | 2:59AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM0.89m | 5:08AM-0.52m | 4:18PM0.86m | 5:55AM-0.56m | 5:16PM0.80m | 6:40AM-0.52m | 6:14PM0.74m | 7:24AM-0.42m | 7:13PM0.69m | 8:06AM-0.26m | 8:14PM0.64m | 8:46AM-0.05m | 9:20PM0.58m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 19 | W 19 | WNW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
217 | 233 | 372 | 118 | 187 | 181 | 50 | 106 | 194 | 108 | 102 | 161 | 184 | 184 | 246 | 503 | 427 | 281 | 235 | 268 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 14 | S 14 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
56 | 55 | 229 | 61 | 40 | 133 | 44 | 59 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 129 | 159 | 159 | 109 | 315 | 300 | 295 | 366 | 288 | 277 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | S 16 | SW 19 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
24 | 25 | 43 | 46 | 59 | 71 | 68 | 112 | 59 | 57 | 78 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 58 | 181 | 74 | 74 | 297 | 383 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | — |
262 | 329 | 692 | 297 | 306 | 262 | 248 | 248 | 313 | 337 | 539 | 661 | 619 | 895 | 749 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 105 | 46 | 116 | 606 | 46 | 160 | 105 | 46 | 141 | 261 | 75 | 261 | 261 | 46 | 9 | 42 | 9 | 42 | 12 | 0 |
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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.










