Chadbourne Gulch surf break

Chadbourne Gulch surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 25 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
12.2° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. 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 (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
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
1
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
4
3
!
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.3
NW
10
1.3
NW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
20
0.9
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
3.5
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
228
357
400
501
427
353
304
219
157
222
253
541
683
711
617
1440
596
2248
1064
1595
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
5
ENE
10
W
15
NW
5
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:36PM1.43m
7:57AM1.36m
9:12PM1.52m
9:06AM1.32m
9:44PM1.61m
10:06AM1.29m
10:14PM1.67m
11:00AM1.27m
10:41PM1.71m
11:50AM1.25m
11:08PM1.73m
12:37PM1.23m
11:35PM1.73m
Low Tide
1:28PM-0.05m
2:06AM0.56m
2:18PM0.04m
3:05AM0.37m
3:01PM0.15m
3:55AM0.19m
3:39PM0.27m
4:38AM0.04m
4:14PM0.39m
5:16AM-0.08m
4:46PM0.51m
5:53AM-0.16m
5:17PM0.61m
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part cloud
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clear
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6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
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8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
Temp °C
13
13
11
12
12
11
12
13
10
13
13
11
14
14
11
13
15
13
14
15
12
11
11
10
9
9
8
9
10
8
10
10
10
12
11
10
11
12
11
12
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
8
1
NW
9
1
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
WNW
14
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
12
1
WNW
12
1.3
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
0.9
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.1
WNW
13
2.5
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
0.9
WNW
12
Energy kJ
139
149
129
129
501
246
353
304
219
111
130
152
541
683
711
617
33
421
2248
918
230
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
0.4
S
12
1.1
WNW
13
1
NW
9
0.4
S
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
167
228
357
400
46
427
149
45
177
157
222
154
143
94
33
74
9
160
28
27
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.3
SW
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
20
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
46
87
89
52
33
46
45
36
21
45
22
253
38
35
17
9
14
29
2
11
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
11
Energy kJ
142
296
293
177
353
345
481
1440
596
937
1064
1595
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
190
333
0
52
971
0
141
334
0
141
765
0
190
333
0
159
697
25
190
333
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
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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