Caspar Creek surf break

Caspar Creek surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 PDT
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Caspar Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.8
NW
6
1.8
NW
7
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
2.2
NW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
176
263
267
264
257
420
532
516
370
444
452
460
401
319
190
424
361
202
147
102
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
5
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
SE
15
SSW
15
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:15AM1.45m
6:38PM1.21m
4:20AM1.37m
7:17PM1.28m
5:35AM1.29m
7:48PM1.37m
6:54AM1.24m
8:16PM1.49m
8:09AM1.23m
8:44PM1.63m
9:17AM1.25m
9:15PM1.78m
10:21AM1.28m
Low Tide
9:34PM1.01m
11:01AM-0.00m
10:58PM0.99m
11:52AM0.05m
00:21AM0.88m
12:40PM0.10m
1:30AM0.70m
1:24PM0.17m
2:26AM0.47m
2:07PM0.26m
3:15AM0.20m
2:48PM0.36m
4:02AM-0.08m
3:29PM0.47m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
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8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:20
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
12
12
11
13
13
12
15
14
15
15
15
13
13
13
12
15
15
7
7
6
7
8
8
9
9
8
9
13
12
15
14
12
13
11
11
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
W
10
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1
W
10
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
291
176
169
193
162
257
420
532
184
370
276
452
460
401
319
190
424
361
202
147
457
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
W
10
Energy kJ
118
84
65
207
264
133
101
270
127
226
444
156
151
162
158
126
94
70
59
229
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
20
0.7
SW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
Energy kJ
60
105
75
41
207
218
261
123
123
160
226
291
322
188
242
242
125
121
158
40
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
1.8
NW
7
1.3
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
0.5
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
53
86
263
267
111
182
226
237
516
253
5
2
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
Distance (km)
32
270
310
7
209
311
7
75
209
7
92
12
0
92
12
6
43
16
0
64
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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Information about the Caspar Creek Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Caspar Creek 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.

Caspar Creek is 58 km (36 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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