Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Caspar Creek. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are a tough watch. The surf is on offer, but it’s pretty much all poor quality, so I’m not going to hype you up for anything you’ll want to paddle out for. There’s a long stretch from the start all the way through to the end of July where every session is rated as poor surf conditions. The wind is almost always a cross-onshore breeze, and while it’s often light, it’s enough to mess up what little shape there is. The swell is mostly short-period junk, with periods around 7 to 8 seconds, which just doesn’t have the push or the shape for a fun wave. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first real standout, and honestly the only time I’d even consider it, is the afternoon of Monday, August 3rd. Swell hits 12ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, so you’ve got some decent groundswell energy – the combined energy is a massive 2390 (strong). That’s a lot of power. The wind is light and almost glassy from the WSW at 3 mph, which is about as good as it gets for this spot. But here’s the kicker: the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” and the swell is 12ft. For a spot that’s sheltered and beginner-friendly, that size is only for experts. The break is consistent, but with that much NW swell, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. The optimum swell is from the NW, so direction is spot on. If you’re an experienced local and you know the tide, this is your window. Otherwise, it’s a no-go.

The morning of Tuesday, August 4th, is similar – 12ft NW swell, period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 3681 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph, which is still okay, but the tide could be a factor again. Another expert-only session.

For the rest of the run, it’s all cross-onshore wind and weak, short-period swell. The wind is often a moderate breeze from the NW, making it choppy and messy. Sizes get up to 10ft, but with a period of 7-8 seconds and that wind, it’s just a washing machine. Honestly, for a stretch like this, the setup at Caspar Creek looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – the wind is consistent and the waves are choppy.

So, the bottom line: keep your board in the car for the first two weeks. The only real chance you’ve got is that Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning of August 3rd and 4th, but that’s heavy, expert-only stuff. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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