Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Schooner Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.4° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 3,160 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 20th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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SSW
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WNW
12
2.4
WNW
12
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WNW
11
2.1
WNW
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2.2
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16
1.6
NW
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0.9
SSW
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0.7
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19
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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596
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1174
1501
996
1452
1369
536
1432
2432
1568
456
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527
299
381
309
552
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NNW
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NW
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NNW
25
NNW
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High Tide
2:35PM1.59m
6:11AM1.25m
3:34PM1.51m
7:13AM1.29m
4:48PM1.45m
7:54AM1.34m
6:06PM1.43m
8:23AM1.42m
7:15PM1.44m
8:48AM1.51m
8:16PM1.46m
9:12AM1.61m
9:11PM1.48m
Low Tide
10:28PM0.18m
9:52AM1.13m
11:30PM0.23m
11:26AM1.12m
00:29AM0.24m
12:48PM1.03m
1:20AM0.25m
1:50PM0.90m
2:03AM0.27m
2:38PM0.72m
2:40AM0.30m
3:20PM0.52m
3:14AM0.35m
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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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