Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Issued: 10 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
12.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.1m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 7th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Caspar Creek over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the off – it’s a tough outlook. There’s a long, frustrating run of poor conditions on the horizon, and honestly, there’s nothing here that I’d call a standout. The whole period is one big gap with no solid recommendations.

We’re talking about a stretch starting now that goes right through to Wednesday the 22nd of July. For most of that time, the wind is a constant cross-onshore from the northwest, messing up what could otherwise be some rideable swell. The wave energy fluctuates, from moderate values up to very strong ones, but it doesn’t count for much when it’s constantly choppy. This break is sheltered from the northwest swell, which is exactly where all the swell is coming from, so it’s getting side-blasted.

The first real sign of the onshore wind letting up comes around Friday the 17th of July into Saturday the 18th, but even then, it’s only described as marginal. You’re looking at swell heights from about 8 ft to 10 ft from the northwest, but with that consistent cross-onshore flow, the surface is going to be messy. For a sheltered beginner-friendly spot like this, that northwest cross-offshore is about the worst direction for it to be clean.

The closest we get to a change is on Sunday the 19th of July. The wind swings to a light cross-onshore from the west-southwest and north-northwest, with speeds dropping to just 6 mph. The swell drops to 6 ft from the northwest, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate wave energy. It’s still not ideal, and the forecast notes marginal conditions. For a break that is consistent and often has crowds, seeing it this lackluster is a real bummer.

The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

Overall, it’s a long blank run. The setup with the persistent cross-onshore wind and northwest swell makes this look a lot more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle session. Hang in there, because forecasts can change, but for now, I wouldn’t be waxing a board for Caspar Creek.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
11
1.7
NW
11
1.9
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
2.5
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.1
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
7
2
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
676
663
331
284
271
585
694
762
1163
952
781
1081
483
346
601
516
423
617
539
403
750
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:42AM1.18m
5:35PM1.71m
6:13AM1.07m
6:17PM1.82m
7:51AM1.05m
7:04PM1.94m
9:18AM1.10m
7:55PM2.05m
10:26AM1.19m
8:49PM2.16m
11:20AM1.28m
9:44PM2.23m
12:07PM1.36m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.61m
10:36AM0.38m
00:27AM0.41m
11:20AM0.56m
1:35AM0.17m
12:12PM0.71m
2:36AM-0.07m
1:13PM0.83m
3:31AM-0.28m
2:19PM0.89m
4:23AM-0.45m
3:23PM0.89m
5:13AM-0.55m
4:24PM0.86m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:44
8:44
8:44
8:43
8:43
8:42
8:42
 mm
Temp °C
11
12
12
10
11
12
11
13
12
11
13
14
12
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
Feels °C
9
9
8
7
8
8
8
9
7
6
9
11
9
10
9
11
9
10
10
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
11
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
13
Energy kJ
676
485
531
651
491
667
407
643
436
377
226
372
272
272
242
256
170
229
233
172
141
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
20
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
S
20
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
21
0.1
W
18
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.6
NW
11
0.3
S
18
0.6
NW
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
15
Energy kJ
485
255
140
188
174
119
91
160
131
2
9
6
30
29
79
55
77
105
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
S
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
226
28
5
43
68
117
6
7
5
25
17
50
35
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.7
NW
11
1.9
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
2.5
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.1
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
7
2
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
285
663
331
284
271
585
694
762
1163
952
781
1081
483
346
601
516
423
617
539
403
750
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
7
270
311
7
190
310
52
190
311
23
136
311
7
190
310
7
209
75
7
136
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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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