Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming up for Caspar Creek. I gotta be straight with you – this stretch ain’t looking pretty for paddle surfing. The whole 16-day window is a tough read, and there’s really no good surf on offer here.

We’re dealing with a persistent cross-onshore wind pattern that just won’t quit. For the first week, from Saturday the 25th of July all the way through to Saturday the 1st of August, it’s poor surf conditions day after day. The waves are there, with swell heights climbing from 3 ft up to a solid 10 ft, and the combined wave energy gets into some serious numbers – hitting 1421 (strong energy) on the 1st of August afternoon. But the wind is the killer. It’s a constant cross-onshore breeze of 9 to 19 mph, chopping everything up. It looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week doesn’t offer much relief. Starting Sunday the 2nd of August, we finally see a drop in the wind, with a light breeze and even an onshore wind note on Thursday the 6th of August. The swell gets big, with 10 ft to 12 ft waves, and the energy is strong (up to 2134 on the 5th of August morning). But the conditions are still described as marginal or poor. The water temperature is about 58°, which is pretty average for the time of year, but that won’t make up for the messy waves.

The only sliver of hope comes on Thursday the 6th of August morning. We’ve got a 10 ft swell from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and for the first time we see an "on" wind direction, which is effectively offshore. The wind is only 3 mph – practically glassy. The combined energy is a solid 1091 (moderate to strong). Even though the forecast says “marginal,” that’s the best window we get. The water is still cold at 58°, about average for this time of year. This is the one day where a dedicated surfer might find a clean, powerful wave if they’re willing to gamble on the tide. Crowds are “often” here, so you might have some company. After that, it’s back to the same old cross-onshore chop for the rest of the run.

So, to sum it up: there’s a 16-day gap with no good, consistent surf. Thursday the 6th of August morning is the only standout, and it’s a long-range call, so keep your expectations in check. It’s a tough outlook, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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