Surf Forecasts:
Schooner Gulch surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8PM. 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+) | 5AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
751 | 1255 | 1255 | 1089 | 1379 | 1091 | 717 | 1091 | 1010 | 607 | 596 | 282 | 574 | 426 | 979 | 1152 | 1365 | 1302 | 1245 | 1273 | 885 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.24m | 1:50AM1.57m | 4:43PM1.28m | 2:38AM1.46m | 5:21PM1.34m | 3:37AM1.33m | 5:55PM1.43m | 4:51AM1.20m | 6:28PM1.53m | 6:17AM1.11m | 7:02PM1.66m | 7:45AM1.09m | 7:38PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM-0.16m | 8:11PM0.98m | 9:25AM-0.10m | 9:15PM0.97m | 10:05AM-0.02m | 10:30PM0.91m | 10:45AM0.09m | 11:46PM0.78m | 11:28AM0.21m | 00:56AM0.57m | 12:12PM0.35m | 1:56AM0.31m | 12:59PM0.48m | 2:49AM0.04m | |||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
491 | 983 | 753 | 943 | 817 | 780 | 602 | 532 | 525 | 430 | 358 | 272 | 100 | 81 | 268 | 1152 | 1365 | 1302 | 1245 | 1273 | 778 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 12 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | S 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | WNW 14 |
279 | 12 | 184 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 65 | 268 | 264 | 979 | 208 | 158 | 84 | 66 | 14 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | W 19 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 |
12 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 574 | 426 | 208 | 166 | 45 | 21 | 50 | 25 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
751 | 1255 | 1255 | 1089 | 1379 | 1091 | 717 | 1091 | 1010 | 607 | 596 | 282 | — | — | — | — | 267 | 383 | 374 | 699 | 885 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 261 | 105 | 141 | 260 | 260 | 261 | 263 | 105 | 87 | 260 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 160 | 261 | 105 | 141 | 261 | 46 |
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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.










