Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 744 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caspar Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caspar Creek in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, pull up a stump. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Caspar Creek. Let me tell you, it’s a tough stretch ahead. This spot is a sheltered little nook, and it’s going to be frustratingly quiet for most of the next two weeks. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is actually a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing too wild.
The first real chance of a surf comes after a long, flat, and blustery wait. The whole first week is a write-off with a persistent cross-onshore wind and messy, lumpy conditions. You’ll be looking at a week of sitting on the beach, watching the bump. There’s a significant gap with no decent surf at all.
Things finally look like they might turn around on Thursday September 3rd. The morning is the standout. A clean, light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE is going to make a huge difference. The swell will be a small 3 ft from the SW, but it’s riding on a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy of all swells is a moderate 747. That long period means the waves will be super lined up and have proper shape, perfect for this sheltered point. It’s the best on offer, but it’s small, so don’t expect a massive day.
Other than that, there’s a flicker of hope on the afternoon of September 13th. The wind will go glassy, which is a major positive, and the swell is 2 ft from the SW with that same long 19-second period. The combined energy is a low 211, so it’s weak, but it’ll be clean. It’s a one-session wonder, if you can call it that.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a paddle, Thursday morning September 3rd is your only real shot. The rest of the time, the wind is just too cross-on to make anything of the small, weak swell. For a break that’s consistent, this is a real bummer of a run. The energy just isn't there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 18 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 540 | 420 | 589 | 643 | 661 | 200 | 156 | 67 | 69 | 188 | 147 | 246 | 130 | 127 | 524 | 402 | 363 | 320 | 170 | 434 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:46AM1.71m | 1:22PM1.73m | 1:34AM1.58m | 1:52PM1.79m | 2:29AM1.44m | 2:26PM1.84m | 3:35AM1.30m | 3:07PM1.87m | 4:58AM1.19m | 3:58PM1.88m | 6:37AM1.16m | 5:02PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.46m | 7:00AM0.22m | 7:29PM0.35m | 7:29AM0.37m | 8:19PM0.26m | 8:01AM0.54m | 9:16PM0.19m | 8:37AM0.71m | 10:21PM0.13m | 9:20AM0.86m | 11:35PM0.08m | 10:22AM0.98m | 00:51AM0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 742 | 733 | 435 | 512 | 515 | 200 | 156 | 67 | 198 | 188 | 147 | 97 | 112 | 127 | 223 | 402 | 363 | 320 | 170 | 434 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 724 | 6 | 405 | 394 | 321 | 204 | 38 | 154 | 151 | 246 | 86 | 98 | 524 | 470 | 651 | 651 | 464 | 651 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | S 9 | — | S 9 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 14 | NW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 7 | — | 2 | 17 | 16 | 41 | 69 | 75 | 63 | 62 | 130 | 139 | 171 | 212 | 235 | 112 | 249 | 189 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | 540 | 420 | 589 | 643 | 661 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 310 | 7 | 167 | 311 | 6 | 202 | 202 | 6 | 43 | 144 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 127 | 244 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Caspar Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caspar Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caspar Creek 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 (Caspar Creek) 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).
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