Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this next 16 days is a tough one for our area. The honest truth is, there’s nothing on the table that’s worth paddling out for. The forecast shows a long stretch of small, weak swells and onshore winds that just won’t let up. We’re looking at a solid run of days with no real recommendations, so if you’re hanging for a wave, you might be better off getting the gear serviced or just enjoying the beach from the sand.

The first chance we see is a bit of a tease around Thursday, July 30th at Devereux. It’s a reef and point setup, fairly exposed to the west, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SSW, with a long period of 15 seconds. That groundswell energy is weak (210), and the onshore wind from the WSW is just gonna mess it up. Water temp is 68°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal – that’s very unusual, like a warm bath. But the waves are poor, and the crowds are often there, so it’s not a pretty picture.

We go through Friday, July 31st, and the weekend with small, choppy waves. A slight bump to 4ft on Sunday, August 2nd, but it’s from the WNW at a short 9 seconds, with onshore winds. The energy is still weak (269) and the surf quality is just marginal at best. The following week doesn’t offer any relief. The swell hovers around 1ft to 2ft, with periods that stretch out to 19 seconds, but the winds are always from the southwest or west-southwest, onshore or cross-onshore. The energy stays low, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” Even the longer period swells from the SW and SSW aren’t doing any favors because of the wind direction.

For a spot like Devereux, which is fairly consistent, this whole flat spell is a real bummer. It’s just one of those blank runs. The only thing that might get a kite surfer excited is the consistent onshore breeze, but for the rest of us, there’s nothing to chase. Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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