Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead, with only a few moments that might get the heart rate up. The first real surfable window doesn't appear until later next week, so you’ll be waiting a while.

The only spot on the radar is Devereux, a reef and point break. It’s a fairly consistent wave, but it often gets crowded. The water temp is a wild 69°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you might not even need a spring suit.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, August 28th. There’s a small 3ft groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy, and the energy is moderate (208). The conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s not a classic, but it’s clean. The crowd factor might be a bummer, but for a Friday morning paddle, it’s the best we’ve got so far.

Then, the true standout of the whole forecast period is Saturday morning, August 29th. This is the one to circle. The swell is a clean 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a long 17 seconds, and the energy is strong (509). The wind is glassy. This is a proper groundswell with some grunt, and at Devereux a reef and point, that long period should wrap in nicely. The conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” This is your best bet for a proper session. Keep in mind it’s a long-period swell, which can mean longer lulls between sets, but the waves that do come through will be worth the wait.

After that, the second week looks messy. There’s some bumpy, cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions for most of the afternoons, with a few mornings offering light cross-on or onshore wind. The energy stays moderate to strong, but the quality is poor. On Monday afternoon, August 31st, the swell jumps to 7ft from the WNW, but it’s a short 6-second period, with a moderate breeze and choppy conditions. That’s going to be a washing machine – only for the experts, and even then, it’s not pretty. The setup might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

The rest of the first week of September is just a series of poor conditions with light winds and small, inconsistent swell. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re waiting for a wave, the Saturday morning, August 29th session at Devereux is your standout. It’s a promising, long-period swell with glassy conditions. Everything else is a bit of a grind.

Rusty.

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