Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Issued: 10 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
12.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,947 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
1
3
0
0
2
0
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
1
SSW
17
1.5
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
17
1.9
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
376
575
463
411
299
368
629
421
459
512
646
1265
1212
901
1265
1325
1391
1864
1584
1290
1672
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
35
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:04AM1.09m
8:33PM1.80m
11:01AM1.14m
9:11PM1.82m
11:46AM1.19m
9:48PM1.84m
12:24PM1.23m
10:25PM1.85m
12:57PM1.25m
11:02PM1.86m
1:30PM1.27m
11:38PM1.84m
2:04PM1.30m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.04m
2:08PM0.84m
4:06AM-0.07m
2:55PM0.91m
4:45AM-0.15m
3:40PM0.95m
5:22AM-0.20m
4:21PM0.96m
5:57AM-0.22m
5:01PM0.95m
6:31AM-0.23m
5:41PM0.94m
7:05AM-0.23m
6:23PM0.94m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:44
 mm
Temp °C
12
15
15
13
15
15
14
14
14
13
13
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
Feels °C
8
11
10
9
13
12
12
9
7
6
8
8
7
9
8
7
8
7
6
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
181
575
463
411
239
233
629
390
459
402
322
322
191
142
146
253
116
211
319
267
268
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
21
0.2
WNW
10
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
376
12
71
10
299
368
16
104
2
2
73
20
10
72
45
150
97
79
52
45
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
24
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
18
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
98
12
11
2
19
17
2
17
3
2
22
20
10
10
9
9
2
2
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
7
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
10
2.1
NW
6
1.9
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
Energy kJ
301
229
287
215
43
31
44
421
368
512
646
1265
1212
901
1265
1325
1391
1864
1584
1290
1672
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
46
160
261
46
212
323
0
323
323
46
87
263
54
116
261
57
160
261
58
738
892
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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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