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Caspar Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

Caspar Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
22mph
N / Gusts 36mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
7.5ft @ 8sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
WNW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Strong rip currentsCold water temperaturesOccasional logs and driftwood

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, barely a breath of wind, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on NW swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Expect 4-5ft all day on NW swell at 10s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s NW|Calm

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Caspar Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Caspar Beach?
The current wave height at Caspar Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is N at 22mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Caspar Beach surf forecast?
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.