Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the Devereux surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty lean stretch, not gonna lie – the first real crack at anything surfable doesn’t show up until the weekend of the 11th, and even then, it’s a real small-time affair. We’ve got about a two-day gap at the start with zilch on offer.

Kicking off on Thursday the 9th, the swell’s a weak 4ft from the WNW, but the onshore wind and the overall “poor” vibe mean it’s a total write-off. Friday the 10th isn’t any better. The first glimmer of hope comes Saturday morning, the 11th, with a tiny 2ft SSW groundswell (15-second period – that’s a long period, so it’ll be a bit more lined up, but also a bit roly-poly between sets). The wind’s cross-shore, but the real gem is the Saturday afternoon session: glassy conditions with a 2ft SSW swell. The wave energy is low, about 189, so it’s a longboard or a foiler’s wave. Not a standout, but the cleanest window of the next few days.

Sunday the 12th morning keeps the glassy vibe with 2ft SSW swell. The water temp feels about average for the time of year, no big anomaly to speak of, but it’s a pleasant enough paddle for a few small ones.

The rest of the week stays on the small side. Monday the 13th morning is glassy again with 2ft, and Tuesday the 14th morning offers a bit more push at 3ft from the WNW with glassy conditions – that’s probably the best of a very ordinary bunch. The wave energy is still moderate, around 201, so nothing to get the heart racing, but it’s clean.

Come Wednesday the 15th, the swell picks up to 4ft, then 5ft on Wednesday afternoon, but the onshore wind ruins it. That afternoon swell is too big and messy for a beginner, and with the wind, it’s only for the dedicated. The real kicker is the long-range call for Saturday the 18th morning – a 2ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period and glassy conditions. The wave energy is low (235), but for a point break like Devereux, that long-period groundswell can wrap in nicely and give you some clean, peeling lines. It’s a promising little window, just don’t expect much power. Crowds are often around here, so expect company.

The rest of the second week stays small, with the wind and swell direction not lining up for anything clean. A few cross-on mornings on the 24th with 3ft WNW swell, but it’s just not worth the effort.

Overall, the best bet is Tuesday the 14th morning for some clean 3ft waves, or Saturday the 18th morning for the glassy, long-period groundswell if you’re feeling patient. Keep your expectations small, and you’ll have a good time.

Rusty.

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