Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.1° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,538 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW 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 (Sep 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) 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 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Night
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(10 max)
0
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1.4
NW
13
2.5
NW
8
1.4
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
2.5
NW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.9
NW
10
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
375
375
379
414
366
487
482
482
679
794
527
1538
955
382
738
427
680
498
520
714
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
NW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
WNW
15
NW
5
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:22AM1.19m
5:56PM1.50m
9:09AM1.24m
7:08PM1.52m
9:39AM1.30m
8:09PM1.57m
10:04AM1.36m
9:00PM1.62m
10:27AM1.44m
9:46PM1.65m
10:49AM1.53m
10:30PM1.66m
11:12AM1.63m
11:15PM1.65m
Low Tide
11:46AM1.05m
1:32AM0.23m
1:10PM1.01m
2:23AM0.19m
2:11PM0.91m
3:04AM0.15m
2:58PM0.80m
3:39AM0.13m
3:40PM0.67m
4:10AM0.14m
4:19PM0.52m
4:40AM0.17m
4:58PM0.37m
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Temp °C
17
17
14
17
17
14
17
17
15
18
18
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19
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18
15
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18
14
Feels °C
15
15
14
16
16
14
16
15
15
17
16
14
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15
17
16
14
14
15
15
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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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