
Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Caspar Creek over the next couple of weeks. Let's be straight with it—this stretch is looking pretty grim for the most part, so we’re not gonna sugarcoat it. The first several days are a write-off, with almost nothing but poor surf conditions and choppy, cross-onshore winds trashing any chance of a decent wave. You’re looking at a big gap with basically zero recommendations until we get into the second week.
From Tuesday the 8th right through to the morning of Monday the 14th, it’s all "poor surf conditions" with moderate to choppy cross-onshore winds. Swell is mostly short-period windswell, with some long-period stuff coming in from the SW, but the wind just kills it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report there. Don’t even bother paddling out during that stretch unless you’re just after a beating.
Finally, a glimmer of hope shows up on Monday morning, the 14th of September. Conditions flip to glassy with light W winds at just 3 mph. The swell sits at 5 ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 499. This is the only session in the whole window where you’ll find clean, rideable surf. It’s a sheltered beginner-friendly spot, consistent, and with the offshore wind direction being E, that morning glass-off will make for some tidy little lines. Keep in mind, though, it’s an often-crowded break, so expect company if the sun’s out. This is your standout—probably the only real window worth your time.
Beyond that, things go back to being choppy and messy for the rest of the run. The middle of the second week sees more long-period SW groundswell, but the wind never plays ball. By the 22nd and 23rd, we’re looking at some decent swell size, with 10 ft waves on the afternoon of the 22nd and combined energy hitting 1687 (very strong), but it’s swamped by cross-onshore winds and the conditions remain marginal at best. That sort of size is only for experts, and even then, the chop will make it a battle. Honestly, for a sheltered spot, this is a rough stretch—might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers on those bigger, wind-affected days.
Take the long-range standouts with a pinch of salt, but that Monday morning glass-off is your best bet. Stay patient out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
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246 | 152 | 118 | 86 | 132 | 116 | 149 | 171 | 553 | 589 | 596 | 661 | 579 | 365 | 352 | 238 | 130 | 263 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.97m | 10:28AM1.51m | 9:37PM1.99m | 11:03AM1.61m | 10:31PM1.97m | 11:35AM1.70m | 11:23PM1.90m | 12:07PM1.77m | 00:13AM1.80m | 12:38PM1.82m | 1:03AM1.66m | 1:09PM1.83m | 1:55AM1.52m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:46AM-0.19m | 3:32PM0.72m | 4:30AM-0.16m | 4:26PM0.55m | 5:09AM-0.09m | 5:16PM0.40m | 5:46AM0.03m | 6:04PM0.27m | 6:20AM0.19m | 6:50PM0.19m | 6:54AM0.37m | 7:37PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 12 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
246 | 152 | 356 | 86 | 116 | 116 | 113 | 504 | 553 | 489 | 477 | 459 | 418 | 305 | 301 | 238 | 186 | 142 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | NW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 9 | S 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
289 | 251 | 118 | 154 | 112 | 455 | 312 | 171 | 103 | 92 | 35 | 84 | 71 | 59 | 34 | 96 | 76 | 58 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | NW 12 | S 10 | SSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 16 | SSW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 10 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 | WSW 10 |
116 | 163 | 111 | 102 | 132 | 98 | 149 | 45 | 74 | 69 | 53 | 19 | 37 | 31 | 8 | 29 | 59 | 41 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 147 | 218 | 589 | 596 | 661 | 579 | 365 | 352 | 226 | 130 | 263 | 346 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 64 | 50 | 6 | 92 | 75 | 0 | 167 | 23 | 7 | 136 | 310 | 7 | 159 | 191 | 7 | 136 | 270 | 0 |
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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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