Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Caspar Creek. Honestly, mate, it’s a rough run. The first week and a half is pretty much a total loss thanks to the wind being all wrong and the waves not lining up. There’s a solid 8-day gap from Thursday, 6 August, right through to the start of the following week. Nothing worth even thinking about.

The first real chance of something decent shows up on the afternoon of Thursday, 13 August. The wind finally goes glassy, and we get a 6 ft swell from the northwest, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 765. It’s still a bit tide-dependent, but this is the cleanest the place will be all period. Water temp is 56°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year, so pretty average.

The biggest swell of the outlook hits on Tuesday morning, 11 August. Don’t get too worked up, because the wind is still cross-onshore, but the swell is a solid 10 ft from the northwest, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2768, which is strong. That’s a lot of power. But with a moderate cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be choppy and messy. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it’s a fight.

The cleanest window is the morning of Thursday, 13 August, with glassy conditions. You’ll get a 6 ft northwest swell, which is a much better size. The period is 9 seconds, giving it a nice, punchy feel. It’s a sheltered spot, so it’ll hold that size nicely.

From Thursday, 14 August onward, it all falls apart. The swell drops, the wind gets messy, and we’re back to small, weak waves with poor conditions.

So, if you want a wave, the best bet is that glassy window on Thursday afternoon, 13 August. It’s not big, but it’ll be smooth. The big stuff on the 11th is just a brute with the wind all over it. For the rest, I’d leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

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