Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Schooner Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
10.8°C
4.2° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
5
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
19
1.4
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
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SSW
14
1
SSE
14
1.1
S
14
1
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14
1.1
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.4
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13
0.9
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
386
553
547
608
643
715
581
551
405
400
443
487
372
489
595
660
302
470
344
362
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
5
N
15
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NNW
10
NNW
15
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NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:46PM1.86m
6:32AM1.15m
4:50PM1.85m
8:02AM1.21m
6:05PM1.87m
9:01AM1.30m
7:20PM1.90m
9:45AM1.40m
8:27PM1.94m
10:21AM1.50m
9:27PM1.97m
10:55AM1.60m
10:22PM1.94m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.86m
11:31PM0.09m
10:15AM0.98m
00:47AM0.02m
11:42AM1.03m
1:55AM-0.07m
1:12PM0.99m
2:53AM-0.14m
2:26PM0.88m
3:42AM-0.17m
3:28PM0.72m
4:25AM-0.15m
4:22PM0.56m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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