
Surf Forecasts:
Caspar Creek surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,509 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caspar Creek this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Caspar Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.3m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caspar Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer right now.
Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a pretty grim run for Caspar Creek. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first week and a half is a write-off. The wind is just relentless, hammering in from the northwest as a cross-onshore breeze almost every day. That’s going to chop everything up and make for a messy, frustrating session. The wave energy is there – by the 30th of July, we’re seeing moderate energy, but it’s all ruined by the wind.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no worries on that front.
The swell picks up size, hitting 8ft on the 30th, and then through the 1st of August we’re getting into proper big stuff – 12ft by Saturday afternoon, with strong energy. That’s expert-only territory, and with the wind whipping, it’s just a washing machine. By Sunday the 2nd, the energy is even bigger, but it’s still cross-on. No joy.
We finally get a tiny window of relief around the 11th of August. The wind drops to a light breeze from the WNW, and the conditions switch to “onshore” on Tuesday morning, which is a step up from the constant cross-on we’ve been enduring. The swell is around 6ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best thing on offer by a long shot. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s the closest to clean you’ll get.
The rest of the run after that looks like more of the same – cross-onshore winds and poor surf. There’s a gap of about 10 days before that Tuesday morning window, and even that is just a “maybe” session.
So, the standout – if you can even call it that – is Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The swell is 6ft from the NW, and with the wind being light and onshore, it might be worth a paddle. Keep your expectations low, and you won’t be disappointed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
217 | 171 | 464 | 371 | 379 | 676 | 657 | 412 | 658 | 440 | 351 | 585 | 520 | 655 | 1482 | 1220 | 1312 | 2043 | 2010 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.90m | 12:34PM1.34m | 10:57PM1.92m | 1:00PM1.38m | 11:34PM1.91m | 1:27PM1.43m | 00:11AM1.87m | 1:54PM1.48m | 00:51AM1.78m | 2:21PM1.55m | 1:35AM1.65m | 2:50PM1.62m | 2:25AM1.50m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:40AM-0.15m | 4:54PM0.93m | 6:12AM-0.17m | 5:34PM0.88m | 6:42AM-0.15m | 6:15PM0.83m | 7:11AM-0.10m | 6:59PM0.77m | 7:40AM-0.01m | 7:46PM0.70m | 8:10AM0.12m | 8:39PM0.61m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
8:31 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 |
837 | 932 | 1081 | 780 | 539 | 627 | 436 | 575 | 469 | 186 | 301 | 236 | 137 | 173 | 160 | 105 | 102 | 67 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 |
144 | 56 | 51 | 119 | 227 | 221 | 210 | 40 | 37 | 157 | 155 | 207 | 102 | 134 | 103 | 79 | 92 | 70 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 15 | — | S 18 | SSE 15 | — | — | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
36 | 8 | 50 | 34 | 12 | 11 | 43 | — | 25 | 78 | — | — | 81 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 49 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
217 | 171 | 464 | 371 | 379 | 676 | 657 | 412 | 658 | 440 | 351 | 585 | 520 | 655 | 1482 | 1220 | 1312 | 2043 | 2010 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 209 | 311 | 7 | 190 | 311 | 7 | 190 | 310 | 7 | 136 | 310 | 7 | 190 | 310 | 52 | 190 | 311 | 75 |
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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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