Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, SW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caspar Creek in the next 16 days are 1.2m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's happening at our local stretch.
We're looking at a pretty grim run ahead, folks. Truth is, the whole 16-day window is a write-off for any kind of decent paddle surfing. The forecast is just a long, drawn-out stretch of poor surf conditions, and it doesn't look like it's going to let up. We're talking about a solid two weeks with no real hope of a worthwhile session.
The only break on the radar is Caspar Creek. It's a sheltered, consistent beginner-friendly spot, but the wind is the killer here. The setup is a beach-and-reef mix, and with the persistent cross-onshore winds, it's just going to be messy. The swell direction is mostly from the NW, but some of the bigger pulses come from the SW with a very long period of 24 seconds, which is a groundswell. That long period stuff can be tricky at a more exposed beach, and with the onshore wind, it'll be a washing machine. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong, hitting 942, 1019, and even 1619 during the first week, but it's all wasted energy. The swell builds from about 2ft up to a massive 12ft by the 1st of August, which is strictly for experts only, and even then, the wind will ruin it.
Honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The best bet for a board is to leave it in the car. The only slight glimmer is towards the very end, on the 7th and 8th of August, when the wind drops to a light breeze from the NW and SW. The swell drops back to 5ft, but the cross-on shore still kills it. It's still a no-go.
This is a classic blank run for this area. It's a sheltered spot, so when the wind is wrong, it's game over. The forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 24 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 90 | 801 | 159 | 114 | 890 | 969 | 129 | 125 | 141 | 92 | 203 | 275 | 294 | 131 | 183 | 178 | 352 | 395 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.15m | 8:08PM1.78m | 10:59AM1.21m | 8:54PM1.82m | 11:35AM1.25m | 9:38PM1.86m | 12:06PM1.30m | 10:18PM1.90m | 12:34PM1.34m | 10:57PM1.92m | 1:00PM1.38m | 11:34PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01AM0.09m | 1:41PM1.01m | 3:49AM0.00m | 2:39PM1.02m | 4:30AM-0.07m | 3:29PM1.01m | 5:07AM-0.12m | 4:13PM0.97m | 5:40AM-0.15m | 4:54PM0.93m | 6:12AM-0.17m | 5:34PM0.88m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 8:36 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 69 | 204 | 141 | 159 | 1221 | 890 | 969 | 1004 | 855 | 719 | 845 | 1153 | 837 | 932 | 1159 | 900 | 635 | 627 | 519 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 23 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | NNW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 210 | 90 | 801 | 544 | 114 | 129 | 132 | 56 | 47 | 180 | 60 | 40 | 100 | 57 | 54 | 119 | 221 | 221 | 210 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 17 | SE 17 |
| kJ | 171 | 568 | 154 | 151 | 117 | 73 | 57 | 18 | 17 | 84 | 25 | — | 21 | 8 | — | 33 | 30 | 6 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 125 | 141 | 92 | 203 | 275 | 294 | 131 | 183 | 178 | 352 | 395 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 209 | 183 | 6 | 272 | 191 | 0 | 209 | 310 | 7 | 209 | 310 | 7 | 209 | 270 | 7 | 190 | 311 | 7 |
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