
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: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks out at Devereux. To be blunt, it's a bit of a tease. We're looking at a lot of small, disorganized swell for the better part of the next ten days, and the wind isn't going to be doing us any favors. It’s not going to be a complete flat spell, but you'll be working hard for anything fun.
The real deal, the one to get excited about, is over a week away, on Saturday, August 22nd. That's when we finally see a solid bump in size. But we gotta get through the skinny times first.
For the immediate future, through this coming week, the waves are tiny. We're talking 1 to 2 feet at best. The energy is in that 'moderate' zone, but on the low end, with numbers like 151 to 305. The period is long, 13 to 19 seconds, which is good for the shape, but there’s just not enough water moving to make it worthwhile. Most days have a cross-on or onshore breeze, but Monday the 10th is your best bet. It’s completely glassy. Even though it’s only 1.5 feet, it'll be clean. The swell is from the SSW, and with a period of 13-14 seconds, it’s a long-period groundswell. Just don't expect any punch. That's a “surfable but ordinary” day.
The water is 69.3°, which is a massive 6.3° warmer than normal. That's a big deal for this time of year, so the wetsuit can be a bit thinner. You might even skip the booties.
As we get into the second week, the swell tries to pick up a little. By Saturday the 15th, we might see 2.5 feet, but the wind is gonna be on it. It’s onshore and picks up through the day, making it messy. Not a great one.
The one to circle is Saturday, August 22nd. The swell jumps to 4 feet in the morning. The period is a short 8 seconds, and it's from the WNW. The energy is strong at 434. It’s not huge, but after this dry spell, it's a real pulse. The wind is onshore but light at 10 km/h, so it should be rideable. This is your standout window. It's a week and a half out, so treat that as promising, not a guarantee. With that short period, it'll be a bit sectiony and not the cleanest, but after what we've had, it's a welcome relief.
So, keep the board on the roof for the next week, but don't be afraid to just bring a log. And definitely mark your calendar for that 22nd. It won't be epic, but it'll be a hell of a lot better than what we're seeing now.
Alright, I'm out. Catch you out there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 143 | 98 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 56 | 123 | 152 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:17PM2.09m | 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 | 10:00AM1.18m | 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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
43 | 143 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 55 | 54 | 44 | 24 | 123 | 152 | 28 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
94 | 42 | 42 | 97 | 37 | 98 | 3 | 39 | 64 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 56 | 24 | 33 | 109 | 40 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 9 | S 18 | WNW 4 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 |
14 | 6 | 98 | 6 | 46 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 22 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 73 | 134 | 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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