Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch of surf for Devereux overall. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re getting in.

The first real chance of a wave comes in on Friday, July 24th, but it’s a real small affair. Swell is coming from the SW at 1ft with a very long period of 24 seconds. The combined energy is just 320 (moderate), but the wind is a light cross-on at 6 mph, so it’s clean enough. The waves will be small, but the long period means they’ll have some shape. It’s a marginal call, best for a longboard.

The weekend of July 25th and 26th sees a slight bump in size. Saturday morning has 2ft from the SSW with a period of 21 seconds, and the energy picks up to 557 (moderate). The wind is light and onshore, so it’s clean. Sunday is similar, 2ft from the SW. The energy stays around 513-514. These are still small, clean waves, but the quality is only marginal. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best on offer for the near future.

The following week, from July 27th to July 30th, the trend continues. Waist-high swell from the SSW to SW, with periods between 15 and 19 seconds, and energy ranging from 202 to 663 (moderate). The wind remains light, mostly onshore, keeping the surface clean. It’s a consistent run of mediocre conditions, but nothing to get excited about.

Then, on Friday, July 31st, we get a tiny spike. The morning shows 4ft from the S, with a period of 14 seconds and energy of 675 (moderate). This is the biggest swell of the whole forecast, but it’s still very small. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s clean. Saturday, August 1st, is similar, with 4ft from the S in the morning. The energy is 612 (moderate). This is the best the window has to offer, but it’s still only a marginal surf. The period is dropping, so the waves will be a bit more crumbly.

After that, the forecast drops right off. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through to Saturday, August 8th, the swell is tiny, dropping to 1.0ft, and the energy falls to as low as 59 (weak). The wind stays light, but there’s simply no wave energy. The surf is poor throughout.

So, the standout is the small window around July 31st and August 1st. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the only time the combined energy pushes into the 600s, and the size is just over 3 feet. The light winds keep it clean. For a place like Devereux, a reef and point setup, those long-period swells will produce some nice lines, even if they’re small. Crowds are often, so expect company.

The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat gap after August 1st. There’s nothing to chase.

Rusty.

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