Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Schooner Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.9° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1
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1
0
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1
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1
2
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
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
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SSE
13
0.5
SW
18
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
17
1.8
NW
8
0.8
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
292
300
300
199
190
183
267
214
161
203
201
178
170
164
276
355
416
437
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:17AM1.25m
8:24PM1.73m
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
Low Tide
3:10AM0.12m
2:24PM1.02m
3:51AM0.06m
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
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Temp °C
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14
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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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