Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Schooner Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.9° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 3,488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) 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+) 5AM (Sat 26th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 2nd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 2nd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
2
WNW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1
NW
16
1.2
NW
14
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
NW
13
2.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
272
754
637
493
449
439
282
383
418
268
489
606
515
394
464
836
371
649
736
1212
1734
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:58AM1.66m
11:01PM1.69m
11:22AM1.76m
11:47PM1.64m
11:49AM1.85m
00:36AM1.58m
12:19PM1.92m
1:30AM1.49m
12:53PM1.96m
2:31AM1.39m
1:33PM1.96m
3:42AM1.30m
2:20PM1.92m
Low Tide
4:58PM0.39m
5:10AM0.26m
5:39PM0.23m
5:40AM0.36m
6:21PM0.09m
6:12AM0.49m
7:07PM-0.02m
6:46AM0.64m
7:57PM-0.08m
7:24AM0.78m
8:54PM-0.09m
8:07AM0.91m
9:59PM-0.07m
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Temp °C
16
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13
14
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12
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14
12
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Feels °C
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8
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12
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12
13
9
10
8
6
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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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