Schooner Gulch State Beach
A secluded Mendocino pocket break beneath grassy headlands where shifting sand and occasional reef produce clean lefts and rights on southwest groundswells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Schooner Gulch State Beach in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best baseline windows are long-period SW swells with NE to E winds for offshore cleanup, and mid-rising tides often groom sandbars into the most surfable peaks.
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Lineup Guide
Steep, narrow trails limit easy exits and keep lineups small - expect a short walk down cliffs with limited parking.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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