Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WNW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a long stretch ahead for Caspar Creek. Straight up, we’ve got a tough run of surf here. The first week and a half is basically a write-off, with persistent cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. The water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, coming in at 54°, so don't forget a hood if you're paddling out.
The first glimmer of something half-decent doesn't come until Monday, July 20th in the afternoon. After a lot of poor surf, we finally get a glassy window. The wind goes to almost nothing, and the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW with a long period of 16s. This is a groundswell, and the energy is moderate (589). It’s a tiny window of clean conditions, but the swell is small and Caspar is a sheltered spot, so it’ll be soft and mellow. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first breathable air in the outlook.
Then, looking way out, we get a proper promise. For Saturday, July 25th morning, there’s a jump in size. The swell is 8 ft from the NW with a period of 9s, and the wind is a light onshore. The combined energy is strong (1214). This is a serious amount of water moving, and it’s borderline expert territory. The wind is light, which is a big plus, but it’s still cross-on, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is the best option on offer, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Right after that, Sunday, July 26th morning brings a massive pulse of energy (2626), with 8 ft NW swell. That is a lot of power, but again, the wind is cross-on, making it a messy, powerful beast. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a handful.
For the rest of the second week, it’s a similar story. Big swells keep coming (8 ft to 10 ft) but the wind is still cross-on. The morning of Tuesday, July 28th has a light onshore breeze and a 8 ft NW swell, making it a slightly better prospect than the others, but it’s still a big, unruly wave.
In short, if you’re a beginner, give this spot a wide berth for the next two weeks. If you’re experienced, the standouts are the glassy sliver on the 20th afternoon and the raw, powerful morning of the 25th. The rest is a battle with the wind.
Stay tuned, and check back in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 19 | NW 7 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 345 | 318 | 200 | 226 | 308 | 248 | 385 | 299 | 286 | 337 | 448 | 433 | 543 | 499 | 487 | 475 | 348 | 306 | 439 | 405 | 201 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:11AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | 8:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | W 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 187 | 181 | 69 | 104 | 194 | 65 | 87 | 55 | 286 | 283 | 448 | 433 | 543 | 277 | 192 | 198 | 274 | 306 | 270 | 250 | 201 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 76 | 133 | 69 | 59 | 95 | 192 | 158 | 161 | 159 | 159 | 139 | 181 | 103 | 499 | 487 | 475 | 348 | 270 | 439 | 405 | 255 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | W 13 | SW 17 | WNW 20 | WNW 12 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 59 | 71 | 49 | 112 | 59 | 89 | 97 | 221 | 50 | 11 | 11 | 103 | 126 | 130 | 362 | 379 | 129 | 302 | 242 | 183 | 183 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 345 | 318 | 200 | 226 | 308 | 248 | 385 | 299 | 138 | 337 | 382 | 375 | 440 | 381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 0 | 167 | 52 | 7 | 209 | 310 | 7 | 270 | 311 | 7 | 190 | 311 | 6 | 167 | 52 | 6 | 200 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
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