Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the 16-day forecast for Devereux. It’s a slow period, no doubt about it. The swell is small and the wind is mostly average, so we’re not getting any epic days.

The best we’ve got is Tuesday, 28 July. The morning shows a small 3ft groundswell from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds. The wind is light and offshore, which is a big plus for clean, glassy waves. The water is at 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (568). That long period means the waves will have some shape and power, but the sets will be far apart. It’s more for the experienced surfer who doesn’t mind waiting.

Tuesday afternoon sees a slight bump to 3ft, but the wind goes light cross-on, so it’s not as clean.

Wednesday, 29 July, the morning keeps the offshore wind, but the swell drops to 2ft with a 16-second period. The energy is lower (318). It’s marginal, but you might find a few corners.

From Thursday, 30 July, through to Sunday, 9 August, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal surf. The swell is tiny, between 1ft and 3ft, and the wind is often cross-on or onshore. The energy values are mostly in the low to mid triple digits (210 to 399), but the quality just isn’t there. It’s not worth a trip unless you’re a beginner.

Around Monday, 10 August, there’s a little uptick in energy (251) with a very long 20-second period, but the swell height is only 1ft. You’ll have a clean, glassy morning, but it’s a tease.

The last two days of the forecast, 11 and 12 August, are the best of the second week. The mornings have light offshore winds with swell at 1ft to 2ft, and periods of 17-18 seconds. The energy climbs back into the 300s (274-359). It’s still small, but for a longboard, you could get a few clean, peeling waves.

There’s a big gap in quality surf. The first week is a bust. The only real window to watch is the mornings of the 11th and 12th of August. Those have the best chance for glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny.

Crowds at Devereux are often present, so expect company. The optimum swell direction is W, and we’re getting SW and SSW, so the break isn’t working at its best.

Bottom line: beginners can have fun on the small days, especially the 12 August morning. For everyone else, it’s a longboard-only outlook. The surf is not good, but it’s not a total flat spell. It’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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