Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Caspar Creek. This spot is a sheltered beginner-friendly zone, and the onshore wind is the main enemy for the next week or so. We’ve got a long wait ahead.

The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, but patience will pay off if you pick your window carefully. The first solid stretch of anything decent doesn't show until September 16th, so we’re looking at a gap of about 5 days with no real recommendations before that.

September 11th and 12th are write-offs. Cross-onshore wind from the WNW and NW, making everything choppy and ugly. Swell is small and messy.

September 13th through the 15th see the swell picking up, but the wind stays cross-onshore and fresh. The 13th afternoon sees 7ft of lumpy NW swell but with 30 km/h winds, it’s a mess. The wave energy gets serious on the 14th afternoon with a combined energy of 1549, but with 10ft and fresh cross-onshore wind, this is for experts only and still looks pretty ugly.

September 16th is the first real sign of hope. The morning is still marginal with light onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy. You’ve got 6ft of NW swell with 9 seconds of period, and the energy is moderate at 418. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a good clean option for the beginners and longboarders this spot is known for.

From the 17th to the 19th, we slide back into poor conditions with small swell and cross-onshore breezes.

The standout of the entire outlook is September 21st. The afternoon session is the one to circle. Glassy conditions, 8ft of NW swell, and the wave energy is pumping hard at 1323. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but that glassy surface will make it rideable. This is a serious size for Caspar Creek though, so this is not a beginner day. With the sheltered setup and clean conditions, this is for the experienced crew looking for some power.

September 22nd and 23rd fade back to smaller, less interesting SW groundswell.

September 24th afternoon offers another chance with 6ft and glassy conditions again, so keep that in mind.

Into the final days of the month, the 25th is marginal and the 26th is more of the same with cross-onshore wind. Nothing to write home about.

So, the call: If you’re a beginner, wait for the glassy 6ft on September 16th afternoon. If you’re an experienced surfer looking for some grunt, the glassy 8ft on September 21st afternoon is your best bet, just be ready for a crowd – this spot can get busy.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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