
Surf Forecasts:
Chadbourne Gulch surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chadbourne Gulch over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 17 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
266 | 222 | 198 | 160 | 303 | 303 | 236 | 255 | 375 | 375 | 379 | 414 | 366 | 487 | 659 | 482 | 1200 | 594 | 1189 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:23AM1.16m | 3:42PM1.58m | 7:02AM1.15m | 4:42PM1.52m | 8:22AM1.19m | 5:56PM1.50m | 9:09AM1.24m | 7:08PM1.52m | 9:39AM1.30m | 8:09PM1.57m | 10:04AM1.36m | 9:00PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.22m | 9:10AM0.95m | 11:16PM0.25m | 10:13AM1.03m | 00:27AM0.25m | 11:46AM1.05m | 1:32AM0.23m | 1:10PM1.01m | 2:23AM0.19m | 2:11PM0.91m | 3:04AM0.15m | 2:58PM0.80m | 3:39AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
266 | 222 | 145 | 156 | 139 | 303 | 102 | 255 | 375 | 164 | 189 | 414 | 267 | 341 | 487 | 482 | 1200 | 594 | 1189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 13 | NW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
104 | 137 | 198 | 130 | 303 | 120 | 236 | 60 | 60 | 375 | 379 | 50 | 366 | 487 | 29 | 238 | 381 | 302 | 371 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 21 | WNW 10 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 13 | NW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
72 | 160 | 64 | 160 | 167 | 9 | 68 | 18 | 16 | 58 | 56 | 7 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 173 | 49 | 91 | 155 | 279 | — | 292 | — | — | 659 | 364 | — | 328 | 809 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 50 | 0 | 190 | 244 | 0 | 159 | 244 | 5 | 190 | 190 | 0 | 190 | 159 | 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.










