Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.8° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NW swell with 892 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 1.2m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run ahead. The whole 16-day window at Caspar Creek is looking like one long stretch of poor quality surf. The swell sticks mostly in that cross-onshore NW wind pattern, and that makes for messy, choppy conditions day after day. You’ll see some building swell size, especially into the first weekend, but it comes with that stiff onshore wind, so the surface will be lumpy and blown out. This is a sheltered spot that needs clean wind to really work, and it just doesn’t get it.

The first real standout, and I mean the only flicker of hope, shows up a little later. On Thursday, September 3rd the morning session has that swell turning more cross-shore with a light breeze. The swell is 6 ft from the NW with a moderate period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is ticking up to 671, which is solid for this break. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises in that 57-61°F range. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most surfable moment in the whole outlook. The crowds here are often a concern, so you might have company. After that morning, the winds go back to cross-onshore and the quality drops again.

For the rest of the run, you are looking at a lot of days where the swell gets up over 5 ft and even 8 ft by the 29th and 30th, but that NW wind just won't let up. That 7 ft on Saturday, September 12th might have some power, with combined energy hitting 951, but it’s blown out by a moderate breeze. This spot is a beach-and-reef setup, and with that much strong cross-onshore wind and messy surf, this might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The next few days after the 3rd settle down in size but the wind stays problematic. There is a glassy moment on Monday, September 7th, but the swell is only 2 ft with weak energy at 62 - it just won't give you much push. The long period swells that pop up on the 2nd and 8th are from the SW, but the period is 16-18 seconds, and at this beach break, that kind of groundswell tends to close out quickly which isn’t ideal for the setup.

So, bottom line: the only day worth paddling out is the morning of Thursday, September 3rd. Everything else gets a pass. It’s a long, quiet stretch for Caspar Creek, but it tends not to stay this poor forever. Forecasts can shift.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
1.4
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.7
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
2.5
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
1.6
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8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
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7
0.8
NW
10
1.1
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9
0.6
SW
17
0.9
NW
9
1.2
NW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
149
196
271
301
735
503
528
643
765
306
270
200
112
138
217
241
130
396
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
W
15
NW
5
E
5
WSW
10
W
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross-on
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High Tide
11:21PM1.86m
12:31PM1.58m
00:02AM1.80m
12:55PM1.66m
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
Low Tide
6:03AM0.02m
6:00PM0.57m
6:31AM0.10m
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
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Feels °C
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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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