
Surf Forecasts:
Chadbourne Gulch surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chadbourne Gulch over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
777 | 652 | 282 | 418 | 314 | 264 | 275 | 196 | 322 | 255 | 251 | 261 | 268 | 264 | 211 | 180 | 176 | 348 | 319 | 323 | 541 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 2:34PM1.88m | 5:20AM1.23m | 3:33PM1.82m | 6:46AM1.25m | 4:47PM1.75m | 7:53AM1.33m | 6:10PM1.70m | 8:42AM1.42m | 7:30PM1.69m | 9:21AM1.52m | 8:40PM1.68m | 9:55AM1.63m | 9:41PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07AM0.86m | 9:59PM-0.07m | 9:05AM0.96m | 11:10PM-0.05m | 10:28AM1.01m | 00:23AM-0.03m | 12:06PM0.97m | 1:28AM-0.03m | 1:30PM0.84m | 2:23AM-0.00m | 2:37PM0.66m | 3:10AM0.05m | 3:32PM0.47m | 3:51AM0.13m | |||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 |
777 | 652 | 282 | 418 | 314 | 171 | 275 | 196 | 173 | 147 | 107 | 62 | 77 | 121 | 194 | 141 | 134 | 348 | 102 | 94 | 316 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 |
100 | 97 | 122 | 169 | 211 | 101 | 208 | 178 | 322 | 255 | 251 | 261 | 268 | 264 | 211 | 180 | 176 | 113 | 256 | 180 | 541 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 |
112 | 154 | 186 | 62 | 84 | 264 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 98 | 117 | 168 | 156 | 151 | 251 | 319 | 323 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 5 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










