Surf Forecasts:
Devereux surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with 467 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with WNW 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 (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Devereux in the next 16 days are 0.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Devereux. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell on the horizon, so don’t get your hopes up for a quick fix.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a long stretch of pretty poor conditions. The surf is small, bumpy, and just not cooperating. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – it’s like the ocean forgot it’s winter. That’s a real treat for the skin, but it doesn’t change the fact the waves are a mess.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday, July 27th on the morning session. It’s still marginal, but the combined energy is climbing into the moderate range (801) and we’ve got a light, clean offshore breeze. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SSW, but with that 18-second period, it’s got some proper groundswell push. This is a long-period swell, so it’ll be better at the point than out in the channel. It’s not a stand-out classic, but it's the best we’ve seen in a week.
The real standout, the one that gets my blood pumping, is Tuesday, July 29th morning. The swell direction swings around to the WNW, a solid 4 ft, combined energy is a solid 605, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the SE. That’s a massive improvement. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it’ll be a little choppy, but that direction can really light up the reef. The other side of the coin is that the cross-shore wind will keep the crowds manageable, but when it’s on, it’s on.
After that, we’re back to small, poor surf for the rest of the run. The swell drops off hard, and the wind goes back to being onshore. By the end of the first week of August, the energy is down to 136, and it’s a sad little 3 ft of windswell.
So, to wrap it up: Don’t hold your breath for the next week. If you’re free, the Saturday the 27th morning is your best bet, but the real winner is that Tuesday the 29th morning session. It’s the only one that feels like it’s got a bit of life in it.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 194 | 159 | 142 | 238 | 238 | 139 | 163 | 166 | 127 | 207 | 392 | 201 | 218 | 215 | 213 | 108 | 105 | 115 | 368 | 162 | 467 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:10PM1.80m | 1:34AM1.67m | 2:53PM1.83m | 2:44AM1.43m | 3:39PM1.86m | 4:21AM1.26m | 4:27PM1.87m | 6:26AM1.22m | 5:17PM1.89m | 8:06AM1.27m | 6:06PM1.92m | 9:02AM1.34m | 6:53PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.95m | 8:04AM0.57m | 9:18PM0.91m | 8:40AM0.77m | 10:46PM0.83m | 9:19AM0.96m | 00:07AM0.71m | 10:07AM1.11m | 1:11AM0.58m | 11:12AM1.20m | 1:59AM0.47m | 12:20PM1.24m | 2:39AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 44 | 144 | 142 | 238 | 141 | 139 | 163 | 118 | 50 | 207 | 392 | 201 | 218 | 215 | 213 | 108 | 99 | 115 | 96 | 162 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | W 6 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 194 | 159 | 39 | 30 | 238 | 125 | 119 | 166 | 127 | 48 | 6 | 77 | 11 | 6 | 58 | 96 | 102 | 68 | 368 | 141 | 467 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 4 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SW 21 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | WSW 18 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 146 | 26 | 65 | 69 | 91 | 73 | 6 | 69 | 65 | 81 | 18 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 105 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 16 | 33 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 105 | 69 | 37 | 143 | 77 | 23 | 66 | 62 | 36 | 49 | 48 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 3 | 0 | 150 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 312 | 2 | 151 | 3 | 0 |
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