Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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