Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Schooner Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.1° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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2
1
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Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
1.3
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.4
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
1
S
15
1
S
13
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
S
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
99
99
80
162
345
395
261
199
190
183
267
214
161
203
201
435
366
295
190
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
W
10
WNW
20
NW
20
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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on
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:28PM1.64m
9:41AM1.20m
7:30PM1.67m
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
Low Tide
2:20AM0.19m
1:22PM1.06m
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
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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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