Chadbourne Gulch surf break

Chadbourne Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
12.0° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
1.6
NW
7
1.5
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
NW
19
0.9
WNW
17
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
458
260
343
320
257
156
231
357
400
501
427
325
304
218
160
174
303
516
683
701
700
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
NNE
10
W
10
WNW
5
SE
10
W
10
W
5
E
10
W
10
NW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
E
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
WNW
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:56PM1.25m
5:14AM1.52m
7:51PM1.33m
6:38AM1.42m
8:36PM1.43m
7:57AM1.36m
9:12PM1.52m
9:06AM1.32m
9:44PM1.61m
10:06AM1.29m
10:14PM1.67m
11:00AM1.27m
10:41PM1.71m
11:50AM1.25m
Low Tide
11:20PM0.84m
12:30PM-0.14m
00:52AM0.73m
1:28PM-0.05m
2:06AM0.56m
2:18PM0.04m
3:05AM0.37m
3:01PM0.15m
3:55AM0.19m
3:39PM0.27m
4:38AM0.04m
4:14PM0.39m
5:16AM-0.08m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:24
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
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8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
Temp °C
13
11
13
13
10
13
13
11
13
13
11
13
12
10
14
14
12
15
14
11
13
10
10
11
11
9
11
11
10
10
10
9
11
9
9
12
12
11
13
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
NW
7
1.5
NW
9
0.7
WNW
12
1.3
NW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
8
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.1
NW
7
1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
12
1.3
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
Energy kJ
458
153
343
119
257
156
156
132
400
501
427
325
304
109
123
174
174
203
683
701
700
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.4
S
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
S
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
17
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
183
260
164
155
148
118
231
357
129
109
142
152
45
218
160
22
138
516
92
80
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
W
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.6
NW
19
0.8
WNW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
60
181
106
129
79
88
87
89
52
46
46
45
36
21
45
28
303
125
35
33
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.5
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
267
239
320
142
109
296
209
244
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
333
0
141
240
0
333
244
0
159
190
0
141
333
0
141
0
0
80
117
0
333
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
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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