Surf Forecasts:
Devereux surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Devereux this week:
The surf forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Devereux in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day window for Devereux, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The overall pattern is one of persistent small, weak swell, mostly coming from the SW, with a lot of wind messing things up. The first real chance to even think about a paddle is a few days in.
The first whisper of something rideable comes on Friday, August 7th. The morning session is the only real highlight. The swell is tiny at 1ft from the SW, but the magic is in the wind. It’s completely glassy with a light air, and the period is a long 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (140). The break is a reef and point setup, so that long period will actually wrap in nicely. It’s a small window, but it’ll be clean. Keep in mind that on a Friday, the crowds are often here, so you might have company for those few waves.
After that, we slide back into a long gap of poor conditions. Saturday the 8th through most of the following week is a write-off with cross-onshore winds and a messy sea state. The energy actually builds up through the second week, hitting 386 by the afternoon of the 14th, but it’s all under a cross-onshore breeze and the swell direction is all wrong for the optimum. The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year.
The only other day that might raise an eyebrow is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. It’s still small at 2ft, but the wind is light and onshore, and the period is a solid 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (221). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of the last few days. The afternoon of the 19th sees a change: a jump in swell height to 6ft from the WNW, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds, creating a messy, choppy windswell with a cross-onshore breeze. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a proper paddle at this beach-and-reef combo.
Look, the pattern is clear: this is a quiet period for Devereux. The only two sessions worth a look are the Friday morning 7th, which is the best on offer, and maybe the morning of the 19th as a second look. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The forecast can always change, but for now, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
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 kJ | 99 | 51 | 31 | 56 | 45 | 44 | 63 | 94 | 143 | 75 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.92m | 5:09AM1.17m | 4:08PM1.99m | 7:18AM1.23m | 5:17PM2.09m | 8:21AM1.34m | 6:24PM2.20m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:24PM2.32m | 9:38AM1.53m | 8:19PM2.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.82m | 7:54AM0.94m | 10:54PM0.69m | 8:38AM1.08m | 00:16AM0.50m | 10:00AM1.18m | 1:19AM0.30m | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:11AM0.13m | 12:58PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.01m | 2:01PM1.07m | 3:39AM-0.05m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | W 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 99 | 33 | 31 | 21 | 45 | 44 | 15 | 43 | 143 | 9 | 75 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 59 | 72 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | W 4 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 17 | S 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | W 4 | WNW 7 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 51 | 13 | 56 | 6 | 37 | 44 | 94 | 42 | 75 | 97 | 37 | 122 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 105 | 102 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 11 | S 12 | NW 8 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SSW 18 | W 4 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 6 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 63 | 3 | 12 | 42 | 36 | 46 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 38 | 97 | 96 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 49 | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 112 | 1 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 171 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 51 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Devereux provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Devereux can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Devereux surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Devereux) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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