Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Caspar Creek.

Honestly, it’s a rough start. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a strong NW swell showing up from Friday the 31st of July, pushing 7 ft, but it's pinned with a solid cross-onshore wind that’s just ruining it. The combined energy is moderate to strong (355 to 1118), but it’s all messy and lumpy. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions with no real recommendation until nearly the second week of August. The pattern is stubborn – same swell, same wind, same disappointment. A few mornings show a lighter breeze, but the swell is still cross-on and the quality is just not there. It's a real test of patience.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, the 3rd of August. The afternoon shows a change: wind swings to the WNW at a glassy 3 mph, going onshore but light. The 10 ft NW swell has a period of 10 seconds, giving it some decent shape. The energy is strong (1568) but the wind is nearly nothing. The forecast says "marginal" but that’s a step up from the junk we’ve been seeing. Still, it’s only a 2/10 sort of session, so don’t get your hopes too high.

The real standout, and the one worth circling on the calendar, is Saturday, the 8th of August. The morning brings a 10 ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and wind is light from the WNW (3 mph), going onshore. The combined energy is very strong (1509). That’s a lot of water moving, and the near-calm wind means it could be clean. Keep in mind, at 10 ft, this is expert territory – beginners should watch from the beach. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 13 ft with a period of 10 seconds and energy at 2614. That’s a serious groundswell, and with only a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be powerful. But again, that’s for experienced surfers only.

Later in the second week, on Thursday the 13th of August, we get a weird one. A 3 ft swell from the SW with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is still moderate (890), but that kind of period means the waves will be lined up, with long gaps between sets. It’s a small wave, but for a point or reef, it could be fun. The wind is light from the WNW, so it’s worth a look if you’re patient.

The very end of the forecast window, on Saturday the 15th of August, the afternoon shows a 5 ft NW swell with a 7-second period, but the wind flips to WSW at 3 mph and goes glassy. The energy is weak (429), but if it’s glassy, you might snag a few clean, small waves. The forecast says "good surf conditions," so that’s a nice surprise to end the run.

Bottom line: the first week is a dud. The best bet is Saturday the 8th of August for the big, clean swell, but it’s for experts only. The smaller, glassy window on the 15th could be a fun, low-key session for everyone else.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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