
Surf Forecasts:
Devereux surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy, onshore slop with very little to get excited about. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, but the wind is just constantly ruining it.
The only real glimmer in this whole outlook is a very brief window. On Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, we might finally get a bit of a break. For a few hours, the wind is forecast to go glassy at Devereux. That’s a huge positive. The swell is tiny, just 1ft from the SSW, but it’s got a long 14-second period on it, which means there’s some groundswell energy in the mix. The combined energy sits at 154, which is weak, but with glassy conditions, even weak waves become rideable. The water temp is unremarkable, pretty average for this time of year. It’s the only time in the entire 16-day window where the surf is described as surfable, and the wind is perfect. That’s your standout.
Outside of that Tuesday morning window, it’s a brutal stretch. From the 8th of August right through to the 23rd, we see a constant parade of onshore and cross-onshore winds. The swell is either tiny or, when it does bump up a little, like on the 17th of August afternoon when we see a 5ft WNW windswell with a pitiful 6-second period, the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. That’s not surfable for a paddle board; that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy values creep up around the 15th and 16th, but the wind is just too ugly.
Devereux is a reef and point setup, which is a bonus for handling longer period swells, but with the wind blowing on it constantly, there’s just no quality. The spot is fairly consistent, but the conditions are not. Crowds are often a factor here, so even if the surf was good, you’d have company. The optimum swell direction is W, but we’re getting a lot of SSW and S swells, which just doesn’t match up well.
So, to sum it up: one short window of hope on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, with glassy conditions and tiny waves. Other than that, it’s a long, dry spell. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a real quiet period for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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98 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:21AM1.34m | 6:24PM2.20m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:24PM2.32m | 9:38AM1.53m | 8:19PM2.40m | 10:12AM1.62m | 9:09PM2.41m | 10:46AM1.71m | 9:58PM2.34m | 11:20AM1.78m | 10:45PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.30m | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:11AM0.13m | 12:58PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.01m | 2:01PM1.07m | 3:39AM-0.05m | 2:57PM0.96m | 4:19AM-0.04m | 3:49PM0.87m | 4:56AM0.04m | 4:41PM0.80m | |||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
75 | 6 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 10 | WNW 8 |
42 | 75 | 37 | 98 | 3 | 22 | 44 | 38 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 33 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | SSW 20 |
98 | 97 | 46 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 25 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | — | 5 | 19 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 151 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 312 | 3 | 0 | 134 | 190 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Devereux may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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