Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window at Caspar Creek is a tough one. The whole stretch is pretty much a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The setup here is sheltered, but the wind is almost always cross-onshore, and the swell quality just isn’t there. Most days only muster a “poor surf conditions” rating, and the combined wave energy is weak to moderate – you’ll see values around 239 all the way up to 449, but it’s all messy.

The water temperature is sitting at 57°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so bring a thick suit if you’re even thinking about getting wet.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday, 2nd September in the morning. It’s still only a marginal call, with a small 2 ft swell from the southwest at a very long 18 seconds, and combined energy of 508 (solid moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore, so the surface might be okay, but it’s not a standout.

The best option in the whole forecast, and I mean the *only* one that gets a thumbs up, is Tuesday afternoon, 8th September. That’s your window. The wind goes glassy – light from the west-southwest at 3 mph – and the swell is 3 ft from the southwest with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is a meaty 776, and the guidance says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a score of 2/10, which is the best we’ve got. The long period will make for clean, lined-up waves, but at a beach break it might break a bit straight. Still, with glassy conditions, this is the one to aim for.

The rest of the month is a washout. From now until that Tuesday afternoon, it’s constant cross-onshore winds, lumpy or choppy conditions, and swell heights that are either too small or too junky. Even when we get an 8 ft swell on Saturday, 29th August, the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the NW, making it a lumpy, onshore mess – more a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, mark your calendar for Tuesday afternoon, 8th September. Glassy, long-period southwest swell, and the best chance you’ll get. Otherwise, this stretch looks pretty barren. Stay patient, and maybe check back in a few days – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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