Chadbourne Gulch surf break

Chadbourne Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 29 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
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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+) 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.8m) 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 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
17
1.1
NW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
1.3
WNW
12
2
NW
12
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
580
553
472
528
378
545
765
517
1111
582
470
422
724
996
1230
972
659
469
405
285
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
W
10
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
W
5
S
5
SW
5
SW
5
E
5
W
10
WNW
5
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:00AM1.27m
10:41PM1.71m
11:50AM1.25m
11:08PM1.73m
12:37PM1.23m
11:35PM1.73m
1:22PM1.20m
00:03AM1.71m
2:09PM1.17m
00:34AM1.67m
2:58PM1.14m
1:07AM1.62m
3:53PM1.11m
1:44AM1.55m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.39m
5:16AM-0.08m
4:46PM0.51m
5:53AM-0.16m
5:17PM0.61m
6:29AM-0.20m
5:49PM0.70m
7:06AM-0.21m
6:21PM0.77m
7:45AM-0.19m
6:55PM0.83m
8:27AM-0.14m
7:33PM0.88m
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6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
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8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
Temp °C
13
14
11
16
14
12
14
15
13
13
13
11
14
14
12
13
13
12
13
13
11
10
12
11
15
11
12
12
12
13
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
17
1.1
NW
16
1.5
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
2
NW
12
1
WNW
11
1.7
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.6
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
377
580
257
275
528
330
346
335
517
1111
265
470
275
287
996
1230
972
659
469
405
285
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
0.9
NW
8
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
128
92
553
472
33
29
28
27
17
31
31
111
422
724
112
123
217
127
373
268
226
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
21
0.4
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
62
35
57
54
9
14
2
2
11
28
44
133
143
113
85
81
8
27
15
13
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
9
Energy kJ
208
274
354
378
545
765
447
385
582
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
2
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
230
333
0
5
333
5
159
333
25
244
676
0
25
134
0
90
0
0
15
52
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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