Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Issued: 10 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
12.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 2,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 (Sun 21st Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 21st Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
1.8
WNW
10
3
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
545
547
291
239
334
229
314
352
448
697
376
487
469
417
329
246
629
622
1093
786
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
NNW
10
W
5
W
0
WNW
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
SE
10
W
10
WNW
5
N
15
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
25
NW
35
NW
20
N
Wind State
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:07PM1.62m
6:03AM1.14m
6:50PM1.67m
7:35AM1.04m
7:31PM1.71m
9:04AM1.03m
8:09PM1.74m
10:18AM1.07m
8:47PM1.76m
11:15AM1.12m
9:25PM1.78m
12:00PM1.17m
10:02PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:57AM0.14m
00:21AM0.49m
11:43AM0.34m
1:33AM0.33m
12:31PM0.53m
2:33AM0.17m
1:19PM0.69m
3:23AM0.04m
2:08PM0.80m
4:06AM-0.06m
2:55PM0.87m
4:45AM-0.14m
3:40PM0.90m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
 mm
Temp °C
16
17
14
17
17
14
17
17
14
17
18
16
16
16
14
16
16
13
16
17
16
Feels °C
15
16
14
16
16
14
16
16
14
16
17
14
13
13
12
15
14
12
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
375
389
352
291
239
284
177
145
121
219
208
376
487
469
417
239
239
629
390
464
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.1
S
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
425
362
330
264
189
334
229
314
272
448
697
99
22
44
19
329
246
2
105
7
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
S
20
Energy kJ
149
148
211
209
123
154
116
298
352
268
13
12
2
2
2
18
17
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.5
NW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1.4
NW
9
1.8
WNW
10
3
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
545
547
293
233
449
156
28
24
330
622
1093
786
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Distance (km)
230
25
0
190
50
0
52
50
0
117
190
5
230
306
0
245
217
0
334
741
148
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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