Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta level with you. We're looking down the barrel at a pretty grim stretch here at Caspar Creek.

Right out of the gate, the forecast is rough. There's no quality surf on the menu for the first week. The water's a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°.

The beginning of the period is a real write-off. We're seeing weak, messy swell combining for moderate energy, but it's all coming from the wrong direction (SW) with a horrible 19-second period. For a sheltered spot like this, a long-period groundswell like that just doesn't wrap in properly. Plus, the wind is a persistent cross-onshore from the NW, keeping it all choppy and unappealing. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday... it's all the same story: poor surf conditions. There's a brief moment Monday afternoon where it goes glassy, but the swell is only 2 ft, so it's flat despite the clean surface.

The size will pick up later in the week. By Friday the 29th, we're looking at 8 ft from the NW, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, turning the strong wave energy into a lumpy, blown-out mess. That continues right through the next week up to September 1st. This is a beach-type setup, so with significant swell and strong wind, honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There's one little glimmer at the very end of the outlook. On Friday, September 5th, we get a bit of hope. The afternoon sees 8 ft of NW swell with glassy conditions and offshore wind from the SW. That's *the* standout, the one session worth circling on your calendar. It'll be big—over 8 ft so experts only—but clean.

So, to summarize: a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions for over a week, with just one promising window on September 5th. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, this is a tough call.

Rusty.

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