Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer here at Caspar Creek. To be honest, it’s a tough run ahead. This spot is a sheltered little number, so it doesn’t throw up much, and the next couple of weeks look pretty ordinary for a paddle. The first real chance to wet a line doesn’t come until the 14th of August, so there’s a long gap of over a week with nothing worth mentioning.

The early part of the outlook is a write-off. We’ve got a pulse of swell from the NW pushing through around the 4th and 5th, with wave heights around 6 ft to 6 ft, and a moderate energy level (around 515 to 652). But the wind is all wrong – cross-on and messy, so the surf will be poor. Thursday the 6th drops right off to tiny 2 ft, and then we get a bit of a rebuild from the NW again, but it’s still just cross-on wind and chop. Sunday the 9th sees a big spike in swell, hitting 8 ft to 10 ft with a huge energy reading (over 1000 to 1598), but that’s only for experts, and the cross-on wind will make it a washing machine. That kind of setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The first glimmer of hope arrives on the afternoon of the 14th of August. The swell drops back to a modest 3 ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The energy is low (142), but it’ll be clean. Then on the 16th of August, we get another glassy spell in the afternoon with a 3 ft swell from the WNW. This one has a very long period of 16 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell energy (501). At a sheltered spot like this, that long period can mean the waves stand up a bit, but it’s still small. The water temperature is running about 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good wetsuit.

The best of the whole run is probably that glassy afternoon on the 16th. It’s not big, but clean conditions are hard to beat. The afternoon of the 14th is a close second. After that, the 17th and 18th bring a bit more size (6 ft to 6 ft) but the wind flicks back to cross-on, so it’s marginal at best. The 19th is more of the same with poor conditions.

So, keep your expectations low. It’s a long wait for a couple of clean windows, and when they come, the swell is small. The forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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