Chadbourne Gulch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.61° N 123.79° W

Chadbourne Gulch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chadbourne Gulch sea temperature is
13.1°C
0.5° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 4,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 16th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 20th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.5
WNW
12
1
SSW
18
1.5
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
2.4
NW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
14
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.4
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.9
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
422
339
309
372
616
603
614
1154
1259
1915
972
563
4054
2920
2135
1264
782
639
813
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
W
10
WNW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
W
5
E
5
SW
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
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Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:07AM1.22m
2:49PM1.56m
6:25AM1.22m
3:48PM1.48m
7:27AM1.26m
5:02PM1.42m
8:08AM1.32m
6:20PM1.40m
8:37AM1.39m
7:29PM1.41m
9:02AM1.48m
8:30PM1.43m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.11m
8:41AM1.04m
10:28PM0.17m
9:52AM1.08m
11:30PM0.21m
11:26AM1.06m
00:29AM0.23m
12:48PM0.98m
1:20AM0.24m
1:50PM0.85m
2:03AM0.25m
2:38PM0.69m
2:40AM0.28m
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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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