Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta level with you. We're looking down the barrel at a pretty grim stretch here at Caspar Creek.
Right out of the gate, the forecast is rough. There's no quality surf on the menu for the first week. The water's a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°.
The beginning of the period is a real write-off. We're seeing weak, messy swell combining for moderate energy, but it's all coming from the wrong direction (SW) with a horrible 19-second period. For a sheltered spot like this, a long-period groundswell like that just doesn't wrap in properly. Plus, the wind is a persistent cross-onshore from the NW, keeping it all choppy and unappealing. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday... it's all the same story: poor surf conditions. There's a brief moment Monday afternoon where it goes glassy, but the swell is only 2 ft, so it's flat despite the clean surface.
The size will pick up later in the week. By Friday the 29th, we're looking at 8 ft from the NW, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, turning the strong wave energy into a lumpy, blown-out mess. That continues right through the next week up to September 1st. This is a beach-type setup, so with significant swell and strong wind, honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There's one little glimmer at the very end of the outlook. On Friday, September 5th, we get a bit of hope. The afternoon sees 8 ft of NW swell with glassy conditions and offshore wind from the SW. That's *the* standout, the one session worth circling on your calendar. It'll be big—over 8 ft so experts only—but clean.
So, to summarize: a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions for over a week, with just one promising window on September 5th. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, this is a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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353 | 285 | 255 | 192 | 232 | 326 | 214 | 206 | 203 | 201 | 181 | 134 | 171 | 190 | 135 | 273 | 284 | 244 | 554 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:32PM1.75m | 10:53AM1.32m | 9:19PM1.81m | 11:19AM1.37m | 10:02PM1.85m | 11:43AM1.43m | 10:42PM1.87m | 12:07PM1.50m | 11:21PM1.86m | 12:31PM1.58m | 00:02AM1.80m | 12:55PM1.66m | 00:46AM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM1.03m | 3:57AM0.05m | 3:18PM0.96m | 4:33AM-0.00m | 4:00PM0.87m | 5:05AM-0.03m | 4:40PM0.78m | 5:34AM-0.02m | 5:20PM0.68m | 6:03AM0.02m | 6:00PM0.57m | 6:31AM0.10m | 6:43PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
353 | 285 | 183 | 160 | 82 | 326 | 214 | 47 | 203 | 201 | 34 | 99 | 171 | 167 | 347 | 177 | 427 | 887 | 742 | 627 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 17 | NW 6 | S 13 | SW 16 | W 13 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
117 | 122 | 255 | 153 | 232 | 41 | 126 | 206 | 85 | 31 | 181 | 134 | 110 | 70 | 64 | 295 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | W 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | NW 9 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 10 | — | W 12 | W 12 |
83 | 199 | 153 | 192 | 144 | 126 | 75 | 123 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 38 | 66 | 41 | 62 | 61 | 18 | — | 12 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 38 | 58 | 62 | 69 | 167 | 190 | 135 | 273 | 284 | 244 | 554 | 480 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 209 | 12 | 7 | 136 | 270 | 0 | 136 | 270 | 0 | 209 | 310 | 7 | 190 | 310 | 7 | 209 | 310 | 7 |
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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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