Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.1° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what Caspar Creek has for us.

I'm not going to sugarcoat it. This is a tough run. For the better part of a week and a half, the surf is a no-go. The wind is almost always cross or cross-on, and the swell is just ugly. The first thing that even looks borderline doesn't show up until the 20th of September, and it's still not great.

The real payoff is way out at the end. On Tuesday the 22nd of September, things finally line up. We get a solid 8ft groundswell from the NW with an 11-second period. The wave energy is very strong (1880). But the big news is the glassy conditions on Tuesday afternoon when the wind goes totally calm from the south. That's your best bet. Then on Wednesday the 23rd, we get another glassy afternoon with 7ft of NW swell (1227 energy) and flat calm. That's your window.

Keep in mind, that 8ft surf is for experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand. And for the first ten days, honestly, with all that choppy cross-shore wind, it looks more like a kiteboarder's paradise than a surfer's.

The water temp is sitting right around average for the time of year at 59°. So you're waiting, and waiting, for that final weekend. It's a long stretch, but those glassy days at the end might be worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
9
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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149
171
553
489
458
525
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238
382
553
754
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383
267
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Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:31PM1.97m
11:35AM1.70m
11:23PM1.90m
12:07PM1.77m
00:13AM1.80m
12:38PM1.82m
1:03AM1.66m
1:09PM1.83m
1:55AM1.52m
1:40PM1.81m
2:52AM1.38m
2:13PM1.76m
3:57AM1.26m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.55m
5:09AM-0.09m
5:16PM0.40m
5:46AM0.03m
6:04PM0.27m
6:20AM0.19m
6:50PM0.19m
6:54AM0.37m
7:37PM0.14m
7:27AM0.55m
8:25PM0.14m
8:00AM0.73m
9:16PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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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.

Caspar Creek is 58 km (36 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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