Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.6° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (Sep 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2PM. 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 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 29th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
10
1.8
NW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
NW
9
2
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.2
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
1.1
NW
16
1.3
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
3
NW
7
1.4
NW
13
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
265
637
1307
937
580
640
416
345
462
355
595
811
947
680
859
613
553
754
721
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
5
NNE
5
W
10
NW
5
N
10
WNW
20
NW
5
N
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:30PM1.66m
11:12AM1.63m
11:15PM1.65m
11:36AM1.73m
00:01AM1.61m
12:03PM1.81m
00:50AM1.54m
12:33PM1.88m
1:44AM1.46m
1:07PM1.92m
2:45AM1.36m
1:47PM1.92m
3:56AM1.27m
Low Tide
4:40AM0.17m
4:58PM0.37m
5:10AM0.24m
5:39PM0.22m
5:40AM0.34m
6:21PM0.09m
6:12AM0.47m
7:07PM-0.02m
6:46AM0.61m
7:57PM-0.07m
7:24AM0.74m
8:54PM-0.09m
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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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