Northern California
Best window·Sunday 11AM–2PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Caspar Beach, Northern California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on NW swell at 6s.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with 9mph from the NNE.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light NNE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and 17mph NW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 24mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 9s with light winds out of the N. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 30mph and poor - fair by then.
Caspar Beach is a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break on the Mendocino County coast that offers forgiving waves perfect for surfers building their skills. The beach faces northeast, catching swell from the northwest with consistent autumn and winter swells rolling through the Pacific. This remote Northern California gem stays uncrowded thanks to its rural location, making it an ideal destination for surfers seeking peaceful sessions away from the busy coastal crowds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Caspar Beach is 1-2ft with a 17.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Caspar Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.1ft WNW primary swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Caspar Beach is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Caspar Beach works best with a WNW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Caspar Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Caspar Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Caspar Beach is a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break on the Mendocino County coast that offers forgiving waves perfect for surfers building their skills. The beach faces northeast, catching swell from the northwest with consistent autumn and winter swells rolling through the Pacific. This remote Northern California gem stays uncrowded thanks to its rural location, making it an ideal destination for surfers seeking peaceful sessions away from the busy coastal crowds.
The prime season at Caspar Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Caspar Beach include strong rip currents, cold water temperatures, occasional logs and driftwood. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Caspar Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
