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Caspar Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Caspar Headlands1-2+ftPoint Cabrillo1-2ftJug Handle State Reserve2-3+ft
Caspar Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.85s
Wind
6mph
SW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.6ft @ 9sNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
1.0ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle S breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|6mph S
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with gentle SSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|6-10mph SSW
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Size picks up through the day, hitting 4-5ft with poor - fair conditions by late afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|14-16mph NNW
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Caspar Beach Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Caspar Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Caspar Beach?
The current wave height at Caspar Beach is 1-2+ft with a 8.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Caspar Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Caspar Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.6ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Caspar Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Caspar Beach is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.65s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.