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Caspar Headlands Surf Forecast

Northern California

Caspar Headlands surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
23mph
N / Gusts 35mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
7.5ft @ 8sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Caspar Headlands is a dramatic rocky point break located on the rugged Mendocino County coastline, offering consistent, well-shaped waves that peel along the headland's contours. The break works best during fall and winter swells when Pacific groundswell wraps around the point, creating long, rideable walls perfect for intermediate surfers seeking uncrowded waves. The isolated location and rocky terrain keep crowds minimal, making it an ideal spot for those willing to navigate the coastal access and respect the powerful ocean dynamics of Northern California's wild coast.

RocksStrong currentsLimited accessCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on SW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on NW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Expect 4-5ft all day on NW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on NW swell at 8s — calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s NW|Calm

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Caspar Headlands Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Caspar Headlands?
The current wave height at Caspar Headlands is 4-5ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is N at 23mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Caspar Headlands surf forecast?
Our Caspar Headlands 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.