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Schooner Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schooner Gulch this week:
The surf forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1ft and 20s 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 12 days are 11ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) 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 3ft 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 27) at 2AM.
Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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Energy (?) | 357 | 702 | 3334 | 2329 | 1338 | 1473 | 408 | 471 | 307 | 220 | 249 | 225 | 419 | 269 | 250 | 721 | 729 | 897 | 493 | 700 | 726 | 321 | 506 | 462 | 308 | 233 | 270 | 259 | 287 | 433 | 439 | 441 | 1485 | 2777 | 1534 | 1744 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 4:35AM 4.49 | 6:59PM 4.63 | 5:59AM 4.2 | 7:32PM 5.09 | 7:22AM 4.07 | 8:05PM 5.58 | 8:41AM 4.04 | 8:40PM 6.1 | 9:52AM 4.13 | 9:18PM 6.56 | 10:57AM 4.23 | 9:59PM 6.89 | 11:57AM 4.33 | 10:42PM 7.05 | 12:55PM 4.36 | 11:28PM 7.05 | 1:52PM 4.4 | 12:16AM 6.82 | 2:49PM 4.36 | 1:07AM 6.43 | 3:46PM 4.4 | 2:01AM 5.91 | 4:42PM 4.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:22PM 3.02 | 11:50AM -0.03 | 12:42AM 2.4 | 12:39PM 0.3 | 1:48AM 1.57 | 1:26PM 0.66 | 2:45AM 0.62 | 2:12PM 1.12 | 3:37AM -0.36 | 2:59PM 1.54 | 4:28AM -1.18 | 3:45PM 1.94 | 5:17AM -1.77 | 4:33PM 2.26 | 6:06AM -2.1 | 5:22PM 2.49 | 6:57AM -2.13 | 6:14PM 2.69 | 7:48AM -1.94 | 7:11PM 2.82 | 8:39AM -1.57 | 8:14PM 2.92 | 9:32AM -1.08 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Sat 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °F | 52 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 57 |
Feels °F (?) | 43 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 46 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 45 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 54°F on Tue afternoon, min 46°F on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Sun afternoon, min 48°F on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Wed morning, min 50°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Wed night, min 48°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). |
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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 12 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.