Deveraux Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s coming our way for Deveraux Beach.

Straight up, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and often messy surf ahead. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the very end of the run, so we’re talking about a solid gap of over a week with nothing worth getting wet for.

Right now, and for the next several days, the swell is barely a ripple. We’re looking at ankle-to-knee high stuff, mostly from the ESE, with weak energy (combined energy barely cracking 30-60 at best). The wind is all over the shop, adding to the frustration. A few windows of glassy conditions on Wednesday morning the 26th and Friday afternoon the 28th will give you a clean, flat lake to stare at, but that’s about it. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

We drift through the end of August and into the first week of September with the same story: tiny surf, weak energy, and most sessions ruined by onshore or cross-shore winds. The swell barely ever reaches 2 ft. The energy is pathetic, often in the single digits or low teens. It’s a tough stretch.

Then, around the 5th of September, we start to see a pulse. Saturday the 5th brings a 5 ft ENE swell, and the energy jumps to 179. It’s still pretty junky with cross-shore winds, but you can see something trying to build. Sunday the 6th pushes a bit more size, around 5 ft from the E, with a moderate 11-second period. The energy is now solidly moderate at 535. But the wind is still cross-shore, keeping things choppy. It’s more of a kitesurfing or windsurfing setup than a clean wave for a paddle.

The standout, and the only one I’d circle on the calendar, is Monday morning, September 7th. The swell is still a solid 5 ft from the east, but the period has stretched to 10 seconds, and the energy is strong at 397. The real magic is the wind: it’s glassy. Absolutely calm. For a reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, this is your best shot. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with that kind of clean, glassy surface and a decent east swell, it’ll be fun for anyone. Just keep in mind crowds are possible here, so get there early.

After that, the swell fades and the wind shifts back onshore, so that Monday morning window is the one true highlight. It’s a long wait, but it might just be worth it.

Rusty.

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