Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) 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+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window at Caspar Creek is a tough one. The whole stretch is pretty much a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The setup here is sheltered, but the wind is almost always cross-onshore, and the swell quality just isn’t there. Most days only muster a “poor surf conditions” rating, and the combined wave energy is weak to moderate – you’ll see values around 239 all the way up to 449, but it’s all messy.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so bring a thick suit if you’re even thinking about getting wet.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday, 2nd September in the morning. It’s still only a marginal call, with a small 2 ft swell from the southwest at a very long 18 seconds, and combined energy of 508 (solid moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore, so the surface might be okay, but it’s not a standout.
The best option in the whole forecast, and I mean the *only* one that gets a thumbs up, is Tuesday afternoon, 8th September. That’s your window. The wind goes glassy – light from the west-southwest at 3 mph – and the swell is 3 ft from the southwest with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is a meaty 776, and the guidance says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a score of 2/10, which is the best we’ve got. The long period will make for clean, lined-up waves, but at a beach break it might break a bit straight. Still, with glassy conditions, this is the one to aim for.
The rest of the month is a washout. From now until that Tuesday afternoon, it’s constant cross-onshore winds, lumpy or choppy conditions, and swell heights that are either too small or too junky. Even when we get an 8 ft swell on Saturday, 29th August, the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the NW, making it a lumpy, onshore mess – more a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, mark your calendar for Tuesday afternoon, 8th September. Glassy, long-period southwest swell, and the best chance you’ll get. Otherwise, this stretch looks pretty barren. Stay patient, and maybe check back in a few days – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | 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 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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255 | 192 | 232 | 326 | 214 | 206 | 203 | 201 | 181 | 134 | 212 | 240 | 144 | 226 | 284 | 386 | 818 | 617 | 581 | 574 | 537 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 1:22PM1.73m | 1:34AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:00AM0.22m | 7:29PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
174 | 134 | 67 | 326 | 214 | 31 | 203 | 201 | 181 | 123 | 117 | 167 | 351 | 295 | 441 | 887 | 742 | 582 | 575 | 428 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 17 | NW 7 | S 13 | SW 16 | W 13 | W 7 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
255 | 153 | 232 | 43 | 126 | 206 | 85 | 28 | 23 | 134 | 171 | 93 | 57 | 177 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | W 16 | S 13 | S 12 | W 12 | SSE 14 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | W 16 |
153 | 192 | 144 | 126 | 75 | 123 | 75 | 47 | 104 | 38 | 66 | 33 | 64 | 62 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 30 | — | 24 | 55 | 42 | 67 | 212 | 240 | 144 | 226 | 284 | 386 | 818 | 617 | 581 | 574 | 537 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 167 | 7 | 190 | 209 | 0 | 136 | 7 | 0 | 190 | 310 | 6 | 136 | 310 | 7 | 270 | 312 | 23 | 136 | 311 | 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.
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