Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.0° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 836 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Caspar Creek is a consistent, sheltered beginner spot, and the forecast shows a long stretch of cross-onshore winds that are going to keep things choppy and messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

We’re looking at a rough start. From Monday 13th July right through to Sunday 26th July, the surf is blown out. The wind is coming from the NW, cross-on, and the waves are a bumpy, choppy mess. There’s a pulse of moderate wave energy around 409 (Monday 13th July morning) building to 904 (Wednesday 15th July afternoon), but the cross-on wind just ruins it. The swell is short period (7-8 seconds) and straight from the NW, so it’s going to be a disorganised, bumpy lineup. This is not worth paddling out for.

A shift happens around Friday 17th July. The period jumps to 18 seconds, a very long period groundswell from the WNW. The swell drops to 3 ft, but the energy is still moderate (846). However, the wind is still cross-on from the NW, so the surface is still bumpy. All that long-period energy is going to waste. The same pattern continues Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July – small waves, long period, but cross-on wind.

The real chance for a clean wave comes on Tuesday 21st July. The wind swings to onshore from the W at only 6 mph, with a light breeze. The swell is 7 ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (611). This is the best window we’ve got – not perfect, but the wind is light and onshore, so it’s not destroyed. The surf won’t be world-class, but it’s ridable. Wednesday 22nd July also looks okay, with the wind going onshore from the W at just 3 mph, and the swell holding at 6 ft from the NW. The energy is moderate (499). These are the two days to target, but keep expectations in check.

Into the final week, the swell picks up again from the NW. Friday 24th July sees 8 ft, and Saturday 25th July hits 10 ft with a 9-second period, generating strong energy (1606). This is big, powerful, and short period. It’s going to be a heavy, dumpy wave, and with the cross-on NW wind still blowing, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy wall of whitewater. This is expert-only, and even then, the wind is a problem. The combined energy is strong, but the quality is poor.

So, the standout is Tuesday 21st July and Wednesday 22nd July. The light onshore wind will give you the cleanest surface of the whole forecast period. The swell is a solid 6 ft to 7 ft, NW, with a moderate period. It’s not a dream, but it’s the only time the conditions aren’t junk. Monday 27th July sees a dramatic drop in size to 3 ft, but with a very long period (18 seconds) from the SW and fresh cross-onshore winds. It’ll be a slow, bumpy day.

Overall, this is a tough run for Caspar Creek. The wind just doesn’t cooperate. The one bright spot is the light wind days. Get out there on the 21st or 22nd if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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392
371
255
292
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348
339
439
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
3:37PM1.68m
3:09AM1.53m
4:18PM1.72m
Low Tide
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
9:25PM0.58m
9:31AM0.15m
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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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