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Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Mendocino County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Chadbourne Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 17 Nov 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chadbourne Gulch this week:
The surf forecast for Chadbourne Gulch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 18th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 18th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 20th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chadbourne Gulch over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2248 | 1552 | 1594 | 959 | 450 | 875 | 313 | 790 | 3046 | 7565 | 5061 | 3902 | 1833 | 4899 | 5658 | 5507 | 4797 | 5026 | 4032 | 2830 | 2878 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:16PM 1.30 | 9:16AM 1.84 | 11:03PM 1.31 | 9:42AM 1.85 | 11:48PM 1.32 | 10:10AM 1.85 | 12:31AM 1.32 | 10:41AM 1.83 | 1:15AM 1.32 | 11:14AM 1.80 | 2:02AM 1.31 | 11:50AM 1.76 | 2:51AM 1.31 | 12:29PM 1.70 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:54AM 0.75 | 4:11PM -0.02 | 3:26AM 0.84 | 4:45PM -0.08 | 3:58AM 0.91 | 5:20PM -0.11 | 4:32AM 0.96 | 5:56PM -0.11 | 5:07AM 1.01 | 6:35PM -0.09 | 5:45AM 1.05 | 7:16PM -0.06 | 6:30AM 1.08 | |||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 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 12 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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