Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, I’ve got to be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for the most part. We’re seeing a lot of small, weak energy and a fair bit of onshore or cross-onshore wind messing things up. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday morning, the 18th of July. The wind goes glassy, and that’s a massive plus. There’s a 2ft swell coming from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, but it’s weak in size. The energy is moderate at 373. For a wave like Devereux, a reef and point, that long period is actually a good thing. It’ll wrap in nicely and offer some clean, lined-up waves. The morning glass is the standout here. Saturday afternoon stays glassy with a similar 2ft SW swell (347 energy). It’s not going to be big, but if you want a longboard or a fun mid-length, this is your window. It’s a Saturday, so expect crowds.

Now, the next one to circle on the calendar is Friday morning, the 24th of July. We get some glassy conditions again with a 3ft swell from the S, period of 13 seconds. That’s a solid, workable size for intermediates, and the energy is moderate at 624. The wind is glass, so the surface will be clean. The afternoon gets choppy with a cross-onshore, so go early. The Saturday morning, 25th of July, is a bit of a wildcard. It’s a 4ft S swell (13 seconds) with an onshore wind, and the energy is strong at 739. The conditions are marginal, but the size is there. It’s a busy weekend, so if you’re an experienced surfer, it might be worth a look for a steeper face, but it’s not the cleanest.

Honestly, there’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions in between. Most of the afternoons are shot by cross-onshore winds, and the swells are often too small or weak. The only real standouts are that glassy Saturday the 18th and the glassy Friday morning the 24th. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The swell directions are mostly SSW and SW, which is fine for Devereux’s optimum W direction, but the size just isn’t there to make it exciting.

Keep your eyes peeled for the next forecast update, because this run looks like it’s going to be a bit of a sleeper.

Rusty.

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