Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Caspar Creek over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions that’s gonna test your patience. From Monday the 27th of July right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s a write-off. The wind is stuck in a cross-on position, and it’s got some sting to it, making for a choppy, messy mess. The swell is there, but it’s not working with us. Even the energy is building into the moderate and strong range – by the 2nd of August, we’re looking at a combined energy of 1891 – but it’s all for nothing with that wind. This isn’t paddle surfing weather; it’s more of a kite session if you’re into that sort of thing.

Now, we start to see a glimmer of hope on Monday the 3rd of August. The swell is still solid, around 10 ft from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind drops to a gentle breeze. The combined energy is a massive 3487, but the conditions are still listed as marginal. The wave quality isn’t quite there yet, and the tide might be playing tricks. It’s worth a look, but don’t expect perfection.

The real standout, the one that’s got my heart beating a little faster, is Tuesday the 4th of August. We’ve got some clouds, but the wind is light and *onshore* from the WNW at just 3 mph. The swell is a proper 10 ft from the NW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1398. It’s going to be a bit of a brute, and at over 8 ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The energy is moderate, but the light wind is the key – it’ll keep the surface clean. This is our best shot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Later in the week, Wednesday the 5th of August and Thursday the 6th of August keep the size up, but the wind picks up a touch, making it a bit more cross-on. The energy gets even stronger, hitting 2862 and 4024 respectively, but the cleanest windows will be in the mornings. For the brave, there’s plenty of power out there.

The second week, from the 7th of August onward, the swell starts to drop. By the 9th of August, the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds, but the swell height is only 2 ft. That long period and tiny size means it’ll be fickle, especially at Caspar Creek which is a sheltered spot. The wind is light, but there’s just not enough push to get excited about. It’s a promising sign for the future, but not for now.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a painful wait, but Tuesday the 4th of August and the following days offer some serious, expert-only groundswell with clean conditions. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week.

Rusty.

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