
Surf Forecasts:
Schooner Gulch surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 3,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. 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 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
715 | 688 | 498 | 422 | 525 | 417 | 334 | 309 | 596 | 514 | 596 | 589 | 1470 | 923 | 1699 | 1392 | 492 | 783 | 2178 | 2720 | 1466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:13PM1.76m | 3:41AM1.28m | 1:50PM1.68m | 4:53AM1.24m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.04m | 7:53AM1.03m | 9:29PM0.11m | 8:41AM1.09m | 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 | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
715 | 688 | 498 | 335 | 403 | 294 | 334 | 200 | 286 | 274 | 596 | 416 | 976 | 635 | 575 | 850 | 492 | 783 | 2178 | 1803 | 1466 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
373 | 373 | 309 | 422 | 525 | 417 | 204 | 309 | 596 | 514 | 237 | 589 | 597 | 127 | 124 | 422 | 411 | 543 | 644 | 419 | 376 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 18 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | WNW 11 | — | SW 20 | SSW 18 |
37 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 21 | 46 | 178 | 264 | 273 | 75 | 145 | 102 | 98 | 31 | 29 | 307 | 227 | 251 | — | 15 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 56 | 116 | 128 | 188 | 244 | 1470 | 923 | 1699 | 1392 | 14 | — | — | 2720 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 75 | 0 | 54 | 87 | 46 | 160 | 128 | 46 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 54 | 46 | 0 |
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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.










