Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Issued: 10 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
11.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) 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+) 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.6
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
508
489
453
355
362
357
657
620
425
443
330
264
236
334
229
387
352
448
877
396
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SW
5
NE
10
W
5
SW
5
E
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
5
W
0
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
W
5
WNW
5
SSE
10
W
10
NW
0
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:46PM1.44m
2:26AM1.76m
4:34PM1.50m
3:28AM1.54m
5:22PM1.56m
4:40AM1.32m
6:07PM1.62m
6:03AM1.14m
6:50PM1.67m
7:35AM1.04m
7:31PM1.71m
9:04AM1.03m
8:09PM1.74m
Low Tide
8:36AM-0.43m
8:28PM0.75m
9:24AM-0.27m
9:42PM0.71m
10:11AM-0.07m
11:01PM0.62m
10:57AM0.14m
00:21AM0.49m
11:43AM0.34m
1:33AM0.33m
12:31PM0.53m
2:33AM0.17m
1:19PM0.69m
3:23AM0.04m
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part cloud
clear
clear
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
16
17
14
17
17
14
16
17
14
16
17
15
Feels °C
15
15
13
14
14
13
14
13
13
15
16
14
16
16
14
15
16
13
15
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
NW
7
1.6
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
Energy kJ
396
396
327
257
257
235
225
657
152
367
443
316
214
182
149
108
94
86
169
262
396
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
NW
10
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
669
508
489
453
355
362
357
184
620
425
362
330
264
236
334
154
387
272
448
877
376
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
S
11
0.7
NNW
9
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
S
12
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
173
168
162
112
249
273
172
40
78
149
148
211
209
123
154
229
298
352
268
3
99
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
4
Energy kJ
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
117
50
0
50
11
0
230
812
0
230
25
0
190
50
0
15
15
0
90
50
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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