Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
12.4° C
0.7° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 24s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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1
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1
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1
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3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.9
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SW
26
0.6
SW
24
0.9
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
348
270
439
414
258
362
367
310
208
272
252
156
223
236
233
329
448
801
433
Wind (km/h)
10
W
0
WNW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
SE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SE
10
WNW
5
W
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
ENE
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
3:42PM1.64m
3:13AM1.48m
4:24PM1.67m
4:21AM1.26m
5:06PM1.69m
5:46AM1.09m
5:50PM1.69m
7:27AM1.02m
6:37PM1.69m
9:07AM1.05m
7:25PM1.70m
10:18AM1.12m
8:14PM1.73m
Low Tide
9:20PM0.55m
9:26AM0.16m
10:30PM0.49m
10:05AM0.38m
11:44PM0.41m
10:47AM0.59m
00:56AM0.31m
11:34AM0.76m
2:01AM0.20m
12:32PM0.88m
2:56AM0.10m
1:36PM0.95m
3:43AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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14
17
17
14
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Feels °C
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15
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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