Chadbourne Gulch surf break

Chadbourne Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 PDT
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Chadbourne Gulch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
!
0
0
!
0
0
4
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
3
WNW
8
2
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
3.5
NW
8
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
4
NW
10
4.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.4
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
446
1449
1291
823
937
400
428
1313
561
653
1461
2119
2761
3520
1597
1396
1975
745
796
687
606
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
25
NW
15
N
25
NW
35
NW
15
N
30
NW
40
NW
20
N
30
NW
40
NW
20
N
30
NW
40
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
0
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:22AM1.22m
9:19PM1.74m
10:25AM1.25m
9:52PM1.87m
11:25AM1.28m
10:30PM1.99m
12:22PM1.30m
11:11PM2.06m
1:20PM1.30m
11:56PM2.08m
2:18PM1.29m
00:45AM2.04m
3:17PM1.29m
1:38AM1.93m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.34m
3:57AM-0.06m
3:23PM0.44m
4:43AM-0.29m
4:06PM0.54m
5:29AM-0.47m
4:50PM0.62m
6:18AM-0.58m
5:37PM0.70m
7:09AM-0.61m
6:28PM0.76m
8:03AM-0.58m
7:25PM0.80m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
Temp °C
14
14
12
14
17
15
15
17
14
14
15
12
14
17
14
17
17
14
18
17
17
9
9
8
11
12
9
10
10
8
8
7
4
7
9
7
11
10
8
16
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NW
18
0.8
WNW
16
2.1
NW
9
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
446
123
1008
102
371
291
326
296
561
653
167
165
118
62
59
34
81
330
690
687
418
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
S
13
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
16
0.1
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
229
64
102
92
3
92
234
2
240
158
15
7
7
12
13
49
46
70
796
607
606
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
12
0.4
NW
18
0.1
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
127
13
104
79
3
81
2
132
46
6
25
21
33
75
68
95
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
2.3
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
3
WNW
8
2
NW
7
2.1
NW
7
3.5
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
7
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
4
NW
10
4.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
Energy kJ
32
1449
1291
823
937
400
428
1313
512
447
1461
2119
2761
3520
1597
1396
1975
745
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
Distance (km)
236
306
0
159
333
25
230
332
25
332
676
244
332
332
201
306
333
0
50
50
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
7
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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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