Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Issued: 10 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
12.0° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

Chadbourne Gulch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chadbourne Gulch surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,535 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chadbourne Gulch this week:

The surf forecast for Chadbourne Gulch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 1st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 1st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tue
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
!
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.3
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
0.8
SSW
16
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
0.6
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1040
1171
1496
924
654
736
364
269
355
288
385
378
416
349
424
492
305
330
432
485
450
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
W
10
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
0
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
0
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
5
N
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:52PM1.81m
2:18PM1.28m
00:29AM1.77m
2:51PM1.31m
1:07AM1.70m
3:23PM1.36m
1:48AM1.59m
3:55PM1.41m
2:35AM1.46m
4:27PM1.48m
3:33AM1.30m
5:01PM1.57m
4:47AM1.15m
5:38PM1.66m
Low Tide
7:05AM-0.21m
6:23PM0.89m
7:38AM-0.19m
7:08PM0.88m
8:12AM-0.13m
7:58PM0.86m
8:44AM-0.05m
8:56PM0.81m
9:17AM0.07m
10:01PM0.73m
9:52AM0.22m
11:12PM0.59m
10:30AM0.38m
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5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
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8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
 mm
Temp °C
15
16
17
14
16
17
14
16
17
14
17
19
16
16
17
14
14
15
13
15
17
Feels °C
10
14
16
12
15
15
14
15
16
13
16
19
16
15
16
14
12
13
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
2.5
NW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
2.1
NW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.6
NW
8
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
SSW
19
Energy kJ
319
1171
334
264
654
152
174
269
201
288
305
378
416
349
333
373
222
174
207
169
450
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
SW
18
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
52
204
44
75
169
66
246
142
42
48
140
183
186
142
316
202
252
330
432
485
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
W
18
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
21
0.5
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
4
44
6
27
125
26
22
57
9
44
70
149
86
216
101
207
305
260
226
258
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.3
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
1040
1496
924
736
364
355
221
385
424
492
253
292
178
178
420
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
1
2
4
3
2
Distance (km)
5
117
676
0
141
333
0
230
50
0
646
0
0
70
25
0
244
333
0
212
332
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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Information about the Chadbourne Gulch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chadbourne Gulch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chadbourne Gulch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chadbourne 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 (Chadbourne 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 Chadbourne 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.

Chadbourne Gulch is 71 km (44 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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