Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.0° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 699 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead for Caspar Creek. The entire 16-day window is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds out of the northwest, which are gonna keep the surface chopped up and messy. The swell is there, but it just never lines up right. We go straight into the period with no surf worth paddling out for, and that poor quality hangs around for the first week or so.

The first glimmer of something interesting comes around July 17th, but it’s still not good. The swell direction swings to the WNW, and the period jumps right up to 17 seconds with the combined energy reading 917 (moderate). It’s a proper groundswell, but it’s still cross-on and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” The swell is small, around 3 ft (0.9m), so it’s not a total washout, but the wind just ruins it.

Things start to get a bit more interesting, but not exactly clean, around July 20th. We get a pulse of 7 ft (2.2m) swell from the northwest, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind finally drops off a bit to a light breeze from the WNW, and the conditions are described as “light cross-onshore with small wind ripples.” The combined energy jumps to 1153 (strong). It’s still marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen.

The biggest swell of the forecast hits around July 25th and 26th. We’re looking at 10 ft to 13 ft (3.0m to 4.0m) from the northwest. That’s serious size, only for the experienced crew. With combined energy reading between 1766 and 2586, it’s strong to very strong wave energy. But again, the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bumpy, challenging beast. The Sunday morning on the 26th has a 12 ft (3.5m) northwest swell, period 9 seconds, and still a cross-on breeze.

The best bet I can see, and it’s a real “if the stars align” call, is the Monday afternoon on July 20th. It’s the only window where the wind relaxes to a light breeze, giving us a slightly cleaner surface. The 7 ft (2.2m) swell from the northwest is solid, and the combined energy of 1153 is strong. It’s no glassy perfection, but it’s the closest thing to a worthwhile session in this whole forecast. The crowds at Caspar Creek are often there, so expect company.

Keep in mind the water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must. For this setup, with the persistent cross-shore wind and decent sized swell, this stretch might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

Stay patient, and check the forecast again in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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339
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:07PM1.36m
10:38PM2.26m
12:51PM1.44m
11:31PM2.24m
1:33PM1.51m
00:23AM2.14m
2:14PM1.57m
1:16AM1.98m
2:55PM1.63m
2:10AM1.76m
3:37PM1.68m
3:09AM1.53m
4:18PM1.72m
4:17AM1.30m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.86m
6:00AM-0.59m
5:22PM0.80m
6:45AM-0.55m
6:20PM0.75m
7:29AM-0.45m
7:18PM0.69m
8:11AM-0.29m
8:20PM0.64m
8:51AM-0.08m
9:25PM0.58m
9:31AM0.15m
10:35PM0.51m
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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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