Schooner Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 123.69° W

Issued: 4 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schooner Gulch sea temperature is
9.2° C

3.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,081 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s 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 Monday (Jun 29) 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+) 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
2
3
2
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
2
NW
8
1
SSW
16
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
19
1
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
2.3
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
349
171
336
368
356
734
480
487
464
499
248
368
637
390
589
1084
842
1477
1219
1162
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
NW
5
W
15
NW
5
N
10
SW
20
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NW
40
NW
45
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:36PM1.71m
7:21AM1.06m
7:17PM1.75m
8:50AM1.05m
7:55PM1.78m
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
Low Tide
1:33AM0.35m
12:31PM0.56m
2:33AM0.18m
1:19PM0.72m
3:23AM0.04m
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
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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clear
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
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8:43
8:43
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:44
 mm
Temp °C
14
12
14
14
13
15
15
15
14
15
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
15
Feels °C
11
8
13
12
10
14
14
11
8
9
8
11
12
9
7
6
4
8
7
6
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
229
191
125
84
75
69
734
376
487
463
344
239
233
637
390
459
402
322
223
191
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1
NW
8
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
21
0.1
S
11
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
19
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
123
330
154
291
272
356
119
98
12
71
2
248
368
2
104
2
2
7
20
5
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
Energy kJ
35
151
171
336
368
268
14
13
12
12
2
9
4
17
2
2
22
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
6
1
WNW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.8
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
176
349
480
285
464
499
135
58
82
296
589
1084
842
1477
1219
1162
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
1
4
2
Distance (km)
128
0
42
323
0
12
606
57
160
263
69
198
262
128
386
1753
54
87
263
54
155
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
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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