Caspar Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 123.82° W

Caspar Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caspar Creek sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.3° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caspar Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's coming up for Caspar Creek over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you—this stretch is looking tough. The wind gods are not playing nice, and it's going to be a long grind before we see anything barely rideable.

For the first few days, starting now, it’s a total write-off. We’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze with a short-period, wind-affected 3ft NW swell on Saturday the 12th, and it only gets messier. The combined wave energy sits at 745 (moderate), but that’s all in the chop—no quality. This stretches through Sunday and Monday with the swell height bumping up over 8ft at times, but the wind is relentless, staying cross-on and lumpy. Honestly, with that wind and short period, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 16th afternoon. A brief window of glassy conditions—that’s the key. The swell is a 6ft from the NW with an 8-second period (short), and the combined energy is 443 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, which is the only time this place will be clean. Still, it’s short period and a beach break, so those longer-period groundswell benefits aren’t here. For a couple of hours, it could be worth a paddle if you're desperate. It’s a very small window.

Then, after that, the wind comes back on strong. From Thursday the 17th through the entire second week, we’re looking at near-constant cross-onshore breezes, from moderate to fresh and even near-gale strength by the 26th and 27th of September. The swell does get bigger—up to 12ft on the 27th (strong to very strong energy at 2630)—but with that wind, it’s blown out, lumpy, and messy. There’s a small pulse of longer period swell (18-19 seconds, from the SW) around the 18th and 19th, but it’s tiny—just 2ft—and still cross-on, making it a waste of time.

So, to give it to you straight: the only proper shout-out is Wednesday afternoon, the 16th of September, at Caspar Creek. That glassy window is the standout, even if the waves are short-period. Everything else is a battle with the wind. It’s a tough run, but keep an eye on the horizon—forecasts can change, and this area doesn't stay poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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0
0
2
0
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1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
412
301
238
188
537
558
619
1308
789
569
754
596
457
443
270
244
167
132
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
20
NW
30
NW
10
N
15
NW
25
NW
10
N
10
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
00:13AM1.80m
12:38PM1.82m
1:03AM1.66m
1:09PM1.83m
1:55AM1.52m
1:40PM1.81m
2:52AM1.38m
2:13PM1.76m
3:57AM1.26m
2:51PM1.69m
5:18AM1.19m
3:36PM1.62m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.19m
6:50PM0.19m
6:54AM0.37m
7:37PM0.14m
7:27AM0.55m
8:25PM0.14m
8:00AM0.73m
9:16PM0.17m
8:36AM0.88m
10:15PM0.21m
9:19AM1.00m
11:22PM0.25m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
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7:29
7:27
7:24
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7:22
7:21
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Temp °C
13
14
15
14
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
15
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15
14
15
15
15
14
Feels °C
11
11
12
12
10
11
10
11
10
10
13
13
12
13
13
15
13
14
14
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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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