Deveraux Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got coming up for Devereaux Beach. It's a reef break that's usually pretty decent for a beginner paddle, but this stretch ahead is a real mixed bag. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°F.

Right out of the gate, Sunday the 6th gives us a flicker of hope. We've got a 4ft swell rolling in from the ENE, with a moderate energy level (139). The wind is light offshore from the NNE, keeping things clean. It's surfable, but the conditions are just ordinary. Not a standout, just a little something to wet the line. Afternoon turns messy with a cross-onshore wind.

Monday the 7th drops right off. Swell plummets to 1ft and the combined energy is down to just 46. It's clean with the NNW offshore in the morning, and even goes glassy in the afternoon, but there's simply no power to work with. This flat spell sets in hard.

From Tuesday the 8th right through to Monday the 21st of September, it’s a brutal run of tiny, weak surf. The swell height barely climbs above 2ft, and the combined energy is usually in the teens or twenties—that's weak stuff, folks. There's a little bump on the 17th and 18th with 3ft and 3ft from the east, but even then the energy is just moderate (119 and 88) and the conditions are just “surfable but very ordinary.” The wind is all over the shop, too.

Now, the one moment that gets your attention is the 16th of September. We get a proper pulse: 6ft from the ENE early, with strong energy (315), and 6ft in the afternoon (259). The wind is cross-off, so it stays clean. But here’s the catch—this is a short-period swell at 7 seconds, and the rating is still “poor surf conditions.” For a reef break like this, a bigger, short-period swell can just turn into a washing machine. Plus, there's heavy rain predicted, so visibility will be rubbish. It's a big wave, but not a good one. It’s really only for the experienced crew, and even then, I’d be wary.

So, what's the best on offer? Honestly, the only window with any real size is that 16th of September pulse, but it's compromised. For a clean, proper surf session, you're looking at the morning of Sunday the 6th as the only real option for a beginner to get a few gentle ones. Otherwise, this is a long, dry stretch. The breaks are inconsistent, and it’s going to feel like a blank run for a while.

Rusty, signing off.

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