Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with WNW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Caspar Creek.

Honestly, it’s been a rough stretch. The whole 16-day window looks like a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at a solid two weeks of nothing but poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, relentless, and the waves are just not cooperating. It’s a frustrating run.

It starts on Wednesday, August 19th, with some lumpy 6.2ft to 6.6ft swells from the NW, but the wind is already cross-on at 9 mph, making it choppy and messy. The wave energy is moderate (591 to 663), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. By Thursday the 20th, the swell drops to 3.0ft but the wind is still cross-on, making it clean but weak. The energy is moderate (458). Friday through Saturday, the 21st to 22nd, the swell is tiny, 2.0ft to 2.3ft, and the wind stays cross-on. The energy is weak to moderate (147 to 274). Saturday afternoon sees a bit of a bump to 5.2ft, but it’s short-period NW windswell with a period of just 7 seconds and cross-on wind. It’s a mess.

Sunday the 23rd is the only day that gets a little interesting. The swell is 5.2ft from the NW at 8 seconds, and the wind actually turns onshore for the morning, but it’s light. The score is a 1 out of 10, which is just a “marginal” call. The energy is moderate (558). But it’s still not clean. The afternoon stays light, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not glassy. There’s nothing here worth a paddle.

The rest of the week and into the next is a complete bust. The swell is either tiny (2.0ft) or building up to over 6.6ft, but always with cross-on wind. On Wednesday, August 26th, the swell jumps to 5.9ft to 7.2ft, but it’s short-period windswell (7 seconds) and the wind is 9-12 mph cross-on. The energy is moderate to strong (589 to 764). Then on September 2nd, we get a massive 11.5ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, and the energy is very strong (1734). The wind is light cross-on, so it’s not a total loss, but it’s still a “marginal” call. That’s just too big for a beginner and it’s going to be a washing machine out there. The break is sheltered from the NW, and the optimum swell direction is NW, so it’s hitting the right angle, but the wind is always wrong.

There is no good surf on offer here. Not a single standout. The wind is just a constant problem. Honestly, if you’re looking to get wet, this setup at Caspar Creek looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The forecast can change, but for now, it’s a long, flat, and choppy wait.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
1.6
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6
1.8
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7
1.8
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8
1.7
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8
1.8
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9
1.6
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9
1.4
NW
8
0.6
SW
17
1.1
NW
7
0.6
SW
16
1.6
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
336
247
193
173
167
128
115
80
77
206
353
393
398
528
393
270
181
118
214
269
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
5
NW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
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NNW
15
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20
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10
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NNE
15
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10
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5
N
10
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10
NW
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Wind State
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:40PM1.69m
7:12AM1.12m
5:35PM1.66m
8:47AM1.16m
6:36PM1.66m
9:47AM1.22m
7:38PM1.69m
10:24AM1.27m
8:32PM1.75m
10:53AM1.32m
9:19PM1.81m
11:19AM1.37m
10:02PM1.85m
Low Tide
10:01AM0.85m
00:14AM0.30m
10:54AM0.98m
1:24AM0.25m
12:08PM1.06m
2:26AM0.18m
1:26PM1.07m
3:16AM0.11m
2:29PM1.03m
3:57AM0.05m
3:18PM0.96m
4:33AM-0.00m
4:00PM0.87m
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Feels °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.

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