Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
11.9° C
1.4° 

Caspar Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Caspar Creek surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SW swell with 801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with WNW 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 (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 0.9m 24s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 21s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, this is a tough run. The first real surf we see is a bit of a nothing burger, and honestly, the whole 16-day window is a struggle for quality. We’re looking at a nearly two-week stretch from the 18th of July right through to the end of the month that’s filled with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds. There’s no standout session in that whole period.

The first possible session is on the afternoon of Saturday the 19th of July at Caspar Creek. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the WNW with a long 16-second period, but the energy is only moderate (945). The water is sitting at 53°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The problem is the wind is cross-on from the NW at 9 mph, making it choppy and messy. It’s really just a marginal read, not worth paddling out for.

The pattern stays bleak. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st offer more of the same: small, weak swells (3 ft to 4 ft) with light cross-onshore winds. The waves will be all over the place. The long period 15-17 second swell on the 20th would be better suited for a point break or reef, but at a sheltered spot like Caspar Creek, it’s just not happening with the wind.

The whole first week is a write-off. The second week doesn’t get much better. The surf picks up in size, with 5 ft to 8 ft waves from the 25th of July onwards, but the wind stays stubbornly cross-on from the NW. The swell is mostly short-period (6-8 seconds), which means weak, choppy, and disorganized waves. The energy gets moderate to strong (up to 1724 on the 28th), but the poor wind direction ruins any chance of clean waves.

There is no stand-out period. The closest we get to a maybe is the afternoon of Thursday the 30th of July. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the NW with 8-second period (moderate energy at 955), and the wind is light from the NW at 6 mph. That’s a lighter cross-on, but it’s still onshore. The waves will be big and beefy, but the cleanup sets will be sloppy. This is really only for experienced surfers, as 8 ft is too big for beginners. The morning of the 30th has a similar 8 ft swell with an onshore wind, which is a touch better, but still not clean.

Given the persistent cross-onshore winds and the beach setup at Caspar Creek, this stretch looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a standard paddle surfer. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
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439
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104
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72
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100
329
448
801
285
Wind (km/h)
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10
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High Tide
3:37PM1.68m
3:09AM1.53m
4:18PM1.72m
4:17AM1.30m
5:00PM1.73m
5:41AM1.13m
5:44PM1.74m
7:20AM1.06m
6:31PM1.75m
8:58AM1.08m
7:19PM1.76m
10:10AM1.15m
8:08PM1.78m
Low Tide
9:25PM0.58m
9:31AM0.15m
10:35PM0.51m
10:11AM0.39m
11:48PM0.42m
10:53AM0.61m
1:00AM0.31m
11:40AM0.80m
2:06AM0.20m
12:37PM0.93m
3:01AM0.09m
1:41PM1.01m
3:49AM0.00m
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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.

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