Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
15.8°C
2.6° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with 8,087 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
1.3
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16
1.2
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16
1.5
WNW
20
2.2
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18
2.4
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17
2.3
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16
2.2
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16
2.1
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15
2.1
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14
2.2
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13
1.8
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12
1.5
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15
2.3
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
768
657
530
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508
515
859
724
1642
2994
3473
2714
2359
1871
1700
1624
934
1014
2050
3772
3484
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
NW
5
E
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
E
5
SSW
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E
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
S
10
E
5
NW
15
NW
5
ESE
5
W
10
NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:15PM1.93m
5:12AM1.36m
3:19PM1.80m
6:18AM1.41m
4:35PM1.66m
7:13AM1.49m
6:00PM1.55m
7:59AM1.59m
7:23PM1.47m
8:38AM1.69m
8:38PM1.43m
9:12AM1.79m
9:44PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:01AM0.96m
9:42PM-0.22m
9:14AM1.00m
10:46PM-0.13m
10:44AM0.98m
11:50PM-0.03m
12:16PM0.86m
00:49AM0.07m
1:34PM0.68m
1:42AM0.19m
2:38PM0.47m
2:28AM0.31m
3:30PM0.27m
3:10AM0.44m
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Temp °C
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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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