
Surf Forecasts:
Schooner Gulch surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, WNW swell with 1,043 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s 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 1.2m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schooner Gulch over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 361 | 369 | 344 | 310 | 309 | 434 | 581 | 458 | 539 | 532 | 468 | 669 | 574 | 666 | 596 | 522 | 515 | 425 | 433 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:47PM1.51m | 11:03AM2.05m | 00:41AM1.49m | 11:39AM2.10m | 1:38AM1.45m | 12:20PM2.11m | 2:40AM1.41m | 1:07PM2.07m | 3:48AM1.38m | 2:01PM1.97m | 4:58AM1.38m | 3:05PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM-0.10m | 4:58AM0.64m | 6:07PM-0.24m | 5:36AM0.75m | 6:54PM-0.33m | 6:18AM0.85m | 7:45PM-0.35m | 7:04AM0.94m | 8:41PM-0.31m | 8:01AM1.01m | 9:42PM-0.23m | 9:14AM1.05m | 10:46PM-0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
149 | 167 | 369 | 113 | 154 | 309 | 434 | 314 | 233 | 539 | 205 | 128 | 455 | 574 | 666 | 596 | 522 | 515 | 425 | 332 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
20 | 139 | 90 | 127 | 310 | 64 | 175 | 504 | 458 | 362 | 532 | 468 | 63 | 147 | 144 | 142 | 126 | 93 | 276 | 433 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | S 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | S 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | S 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 19 | NW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 11 | NW 13 |
7 | 38 | 92 | 89 | 68 | 42 | 16 | 248 | 275 | 10 | 337 | 299 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 12 | 148 | 199 | 56 | 253 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
86 | 361 | 10 | 344 | 43 | 66 | 226 | 581 | — | 250 | 429 | 292 | 669 | 131 | 87 | 181 | 156 | 172 | 61 | 64 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 0 | 87 | 261 | 46 | 46 | 261 | 33 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 9 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.










