Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window, and honestly, for Chadbourne Gulch, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The good news is there’s swell sticking around, but the wind is mostly a cross-on nuisance, and the quality is held back by that. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild.

First up, the best bet on the table looks like Monday afternoon, August 3rd. That’s still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got the makings of something special. We’re looking at a 8ft swell rolling in from the NW, and the wind is predicted to go glassy. That’s a huge plus. The swell period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell energy behind it. The combined energy reading is 1421 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of push. This is for experienced surfers though – 8ft is getting into expert territory, especially at a beach break like this. The longer period means the waves will have shape, and if the wind holds, the sets will be clean and lined up. It’s the standout of the whole outlook.

Leading up to that, the first week is… well, it’s surfable for beginners. The mornings are the better call, with a lighter breeze. For example, Saturday morning July 25th has a 4ft SSW swell with a period of 21 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is a solid 1402 (moderate to strong), but with that long period, it’s going to break straight and be a bit tricky to get into a rhythm. The cross-on wind won’t help either. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, you could get a few.

After that Monday stand-out, the conditions finally settle into a cleaner pattern. Wednesday morning August 5th is a beauty – 6ft NW swell, glassy, and the combined energy at 677 (moderate). The period drops to 10 seconds, which is a better all-rounder for a beach break. It’s a solid, clean session for a competent surfer.

The tail end of the forecast, from August 6th onward, drops back into that cross-on wind pattern. The swell size hangs around 5ft to 7ft, but the choppy conditions will make it feel like work. The energy is moderate (667 to 903), so there’s no shortage of water moving, but the wind is the limiting factor.

Overall, if you can wait, Monday August 3rd afternoon is the one to circle. The glassy morning on Wednesday August 5th is a solid backup. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching for a clean one.

Rusty.

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