
Surf Forecasts:
Schooner Gulch surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 (Jun 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
575 | 463 | 411 | 299 | 368 | 629 | 390 | 459 | 602 | 755 | 1370 | 1238 | 1037 | 1297 | 1411 | 1378 | 1778 | 1707 | 1336 | 1202 | 921 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | 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 | 10:04AM1.09m | 8:33PM1.80m | 11:01AM1.14m | 9:11PM1.82m | 11:46AM1.19m | 9:48PM1.84m | 12:24PM1.23m | 10:25PM1.85m | 12:57PM1.25m | 11:02PM1.86m | 1:30PM1.27m | 11:38PM1.84m | 2:04PM1.30m | 00:15AM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM0.84m | 4:06AM-0.07m | 2:55PM0.91m | 4:45AM-0.15m | 3:40PM0.95m | 5:22AM-0.20m | 4:21PM0.96m | 5:57AM-0.22m | 5:01PM0.95m | 6:31AM-0.23m | 5:41PM0.94m | 7:05AM-0.23m | 6:23PM0.94m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
575 | 463 | 411 | 239 | 233 | 629 | 390 | 459 | 402 | 322 | 322 | 191 | 188 | 146 | 253 | 116 | 211 | 319 | 202 | 268 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 21 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 11 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 20 |
12 | 71 | 10 | 299 | 368 | 44 | 104 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 72 | 45 | 128 | 97 | 79 | 52 | 45 | 46 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | — | S 10 | — | SW 24 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 21 | SW 13 |
12 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 17 | — | 2 | — | 22 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
229 | 309 | 215 | 43 | 32 | 54 | 376 | 379 | 602 | 755 | 1370 | 1238 | 1037 | 1297 | 1411 | 1378 | 1778 | 1707 | 1336 | 1202 | 921 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 498 | 261 | 46 | 212 | 323 | 0 | 323 | 2207 | 75 | 87 | 605 | 54 | 116 | 261 | 54 | 111 | 606 | 105 | 160 | 628 | 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.









