Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.2° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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2
2
2
2
2
2
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2
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
NW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
2.3
NW
8
0.9
SW
17
2.1
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
222
198
160
303
303
236
255
375
375
379
414
366
487
659
482
1200
594
1189
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
SW
5
W
5
NE
10
W
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
NE
10
W
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:23AM1.16m
3:42PM1.58m
7:02AM1.15m
4:42PM1.52m
8:22AM1.19m
5:56PM1.50m
9:09AM1.24m
7:08PM1.52m
9:39AM1.30m
8:09PM1.57m
10:04AM1.36m
9:00PM1.62m
Low Tide
10:09PM0.22m
9:10AM0.95m
11:16PM0.25m
10:13AM1.03m
00:27AM0.25m
11:46AM1.05m
1:32AM0.23m
1:10PM1.01m
2:23AM0.19m
2:11PM0.91m
3:04AM0.15m
2:58PM0.80m
3:39AM0.13m
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Temp °C
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17
16
14
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14
16
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Feels °C
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14
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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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