Chadbourne Gulch surf break

Chadbourne Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 25 Mar 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
10.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Mar 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chadbourne Gulch in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
!
!
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
!
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
NW
3
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
2.2
NW
1.9
NW
2
NW
1.7
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
1.7
SSW
2.5
WSW
3
W
1.5
NW
Period(s) (?)12109101010101010111010991213137999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)319153810231594135412596956819898448525461861559898852549821562328
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
25
NW
20
N
10
NW
10
NW
10
E
0
W
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
15
S
15
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:27PM
1.13
5:25AM
1.67
8:34PM
1.21
6:48AM
1.62
9:20PM
1.31
8:04AM
1.61
9:58PM
1.41
9:10AM
1.60
10:30PM
1.51
10:06AM
1.58
11:00PM
1.59
10:58AM
1.53
11:28PM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
-0.14
11:01PM
0.91
1:04PM
-0.14
12:41AM
0.88
2:07PM
-0.14
2:03AM
0.76
3:00PM
-0.13
3:07AM
0.59
3:44PM
-0.09
4:00AM
0.42
4:22PM
-0.01
4:46AM
0.27
4:56PM
0.10
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01--
Sunset-7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37-
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------103-5
Temp. °C141411111414151612171714171614151512131410
Feels °C (?)121167111313131114141314131112111010105
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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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