Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
12.1° C
2.0° 

Caspar Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Caspar Creek surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer here at Caspar Creek. To be honest, it’s a tough run ahead. This spot is a sheltered little number, so it doesn’t throw up much, and the next couple of weeks look pretty ordinary for a paddle. The first real chance to wet a line doesn’t come until the 14th of August, so there’s a long gap of over a week with nothing worth mentioning.

The early part of the outlook is a write-off. We’ve got a pulse of swell from the NW pushing through around the 4th and 5th, with wave heights around 6 ft to 6 ft, and a moderate energy level (around 515 to 652). But the wind is all wrong – cross-on and messy, so the surf will be poor. Thursday the 6th drops right off to tiny 2 ft, and then we get a bit of a rebuild from the NW again, but it’s still just cross-on wind and chop. Sunday the 9th sees a big spike in swell, hitting 8 ft to 10 ft with a huge energy reading (over 1000 to 1598), but that’s only for experts, and the cross-on wind will make it a washing machine. That kind of setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The first glimmer of hope arrives on the afternoon of the 14th of August. The swell drops back to a modest 3 ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The energy is low (142), but it’ll be clean. Then on the 16th of August, we get another glassy spell in the afternoon with a 3 ft swell from the WNW. This one has a very long period of 16 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell energy (501). At a sheltered spot like this, that long period can mean the waves stand up a bit, but it’s still small. The water temperature is running about 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good wetsuit.

The best of the whole run is probably that glassy afternoon on the 16th. It’s not big, but clean conditions are hard to beat. The afternoon of the 14th is a close second. After that, the 17th and 18th bring a bit more size (6 ft to 6 ft) but the wind flicks back to cross-on, so it’s marginal at best. The 19th is more of the same with poor conditions.

So, keep your expectations low. It’s a long wait for a couple of clean windows, and when they come, the swell is small. The forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
1.9
NW
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1.7
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1.5
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1.4
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1.3
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8
0.9
NNW
8
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SW
13
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0.9
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1.1
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1.6
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Energy kJ
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437
299
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224
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88
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277
215
489
886
987
1580
1383
1026
1411
908
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SW
5
SW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
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NE
10
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High Tide
3:57PM1.76m
4:43AM1.17m
4:40PM1.83m
6:20AM1.09m
5:32PM1.90m
8:03AM1.10m
6:33PM1.97m
9:21AM1.18m
7:37PM2.05m
10:17AM1.28m
8:40PM2.13m
11:01AM1.38m
9:39PM2.18m
Low Tide
9:13AM0.46m
10:46PM0.39m
9:51AM0.64m
11:59PM0.25m
10:38AM0.80m
1:12AM0.09m
11:43AM0.92m
2:18AM-0.09m
1:01PM0.98m
3:17AM-0.23m
2:18PM0.95m
4:09AM-0.34m
3:24PM0.87m
4:56AM-0.39m
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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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