Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.7° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
2
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1
NW
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
W
14
0.9
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
9
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SSW
17
1
WNW
15
1.1
SW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1126
1228
988
589
459
334
166
152
101
217
357
402
312
439
510
464
595
532
474
584
559
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
NW
5
E
5
WSW
5
NW
5
E
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
WSW
5
E
5
W
10
NNW
10
E
5
SW
0
NW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
9:50AM1.69m
10:17PM1.48m
10:16AM1.81m
11:09PM1.49m
10:45AM1.92m
00:01AM1.48m
11:17AM2.01m
00:55AM1.46m
11:53AM2.06m
1:52AM1.42m
12:34PM2.07m
2:54AM1.38m
1:21PM2.02m
4:02AM1.35m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.29m
3:48AM0.41m
4:41PM0.09m
4:22AM0.50m
5:22PM-0.09m
4:58AM0.60m
6:07PM-0.23m
5:36AM0.71m
6:54PM-0.31m
6:18AM0.81m
7:45PM-0.33m
7:04AM0.90m
8:41PM-0.29m
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Temp °C
14
15
12
17
16
13
17
16
14
16
15
13
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12
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15
12
16
15
12
Feels °C
13
11
10
14
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11
14
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10
12
13
11
13
13
11
14
13
10
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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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