Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
12.7° C
0.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 2.1m and 8s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 13th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Caspar Creek.

First thing you need to know: this is a tough stretch. The forecast is almost wall-to-wall cross-onshore winds and choppy, bumpy surf. We’re talking about a solid 16-day run with barely a sniff of the kind of clean lines we all want. The swell is there, but it’s all wrecked by the wind. For the first week and a half, it’s just a grind of poor surf conditions. The water temp is sitting at 55°F, which is about 1°F cooler than normal – nothing to write home about, just a bit on the chilly side for July.

The first real sniff of anything comes on Saturday, July 18th. The morning and afternoon both rate as “marginal” – we’re looking at a 7 ft to 7 ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, so it’s got a bit of push. The combined energy is strong (1322 to 1492), but the wind is still a gentle cross-onshore, so it’ll be bumpy. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got until then.

Then there’s a bit of a gap with poor conditions again. Monday, July 20th morning is another marginal window, with a 7 ft NW swell, 8-second period, and combined energy of 1425. Same wind story – cross-onshore, choppy. Not great.

After that, things get worse again until Friday, July 24th. That morning is a weird one: a tiny 1 ft SW swell with a super long 26-second period, but the combined energy is still moderate at 572. Wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. Honestly, that’s barely a wave.

The only real standout in the whole 16 days is Wednesday, July 23rd. The morning has a 7 ft NW swell, 8-second period, with a light cross-onshore breeze from the WNW at 6 mph. The afternoon is a bit bigger at 8 ft, same period, but with a 9 mph NW wind. The combined energy is strong (644 to 651). Now, this is a beach break, and with that short period, it’s not going to be a classic point break reeling line. But it’s the closest we get to decent size with manageable wind. It’s still cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the best on offer.

If the swell is over 8 ft, like on the 16th and 17th, that’s expert-only territory, but with the cross-wind it’s just a mess. For the rest of the run, it’s all poor surf. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

Signing off,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:49PM2.16m
11:20AM1.28m
9:44PM2.23m
12:07PM1.36m
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
Low Tide
2:19PM0.89m
4:23AM-0.45m
3:23PM0.89m
5:13AM-0.55m
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
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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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