Devereux Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.88° W

Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Devereux sea temperature is
21.1°C
3.6° 

Devereux surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Devereux surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Devereux in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming up for Devereux over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows to work with if you’re patient.

The general pattern is pretty small and inconsistent for the most part, with a lot of days where the wind is just a little too cross-onshore to get things really clean. The water is sitting at a notable 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a slight glimmer on Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September. We’re looking at a small 3 ft SSW swell, with a long period of 13 seconds, giving it some decent shape. The combined energy is weak at 276, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is light and cross-on from the west at 3 mph, so it’s not glassy, but it’s not a total write-off either. The reef and point setup here should handle that long period better than a beach break.

Thursday morning, the 10th of September, is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s small, only 2 ft, but it’s a clean SW swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the southwest at 3 mph, which is a major positive. The combined energy is moderate at 326. This is a real window of opportunity. Get out there early, because the afternoon fills in with a cross-on breeze that kills the quality.

Friday morning the 11th is worth a mention too, with a similar 2 ft SW swell at 16 seconds and light offshore winds from the SW at 6 mph. The energy is a bit weaker at 287, but it’s clean. After that, the pattern gets a bit messy. Saturday the 12th sees a bump in size to 3 ft from the WNW, but with a short, crumbly 7-second period and a building cross-on wind later in the day. The quality is just not there.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th offer similar small, short-period WNW swells with light offshore winds in the mornings, but the energy is moderate and the period is too short to get excited about. The waves will be a bit weak and lumpy. For the rest of the second week, from the 15th through the 22nd of September, the trend is persistent small, short-period swell, mostly under 2 ft, with a lot of cross-on winds. There are no real standouts. The best bet is to keep an eye on any morning with a light offshore wind, but the size is going to be very marginal.

The very last day in the window, Wednesday the 23rd of September afternoon, shows a spike in size to 6 ft from the WNW, but it’s a short-period 6-second wind swell with a strong cross-on breeze. The combined energy is strong at 515, but it will be a choppy, blown-out mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Thursday morning, the 10th of September, for clean, small, long-period lines. Friday morning the 11th is a secondary option. The rest of the time is mostly small, choppy, and inconsistent. The crowds at Devereux can be an issue, but with such marginal surf, it might be quieter than usual.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Direction
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0.8
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
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0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
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9
1.5
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
9
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8
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9
1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
71
94
138
195
295
261
251
196
146
171
104
188
306
243
135
295
124
154
158
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
NW
15
WSW
15
W
15
NW
5
SW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
W
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NW
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WSW
20
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10
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15
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SSW
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High Tide
8:15PM2.22m
9:36AM1.79m
9:03PM2.19m
10:04AM1.88m
9:50PM2.10m
10:33AM1.95m
10:35PM1.96m
11:01AM2.00m
11:21PM1.79m
11:30AM2.01m
00:10AM1.60m
11:59AM1.98m
1:05AM1.43m
Low Tide
2:11PM0.93m
3:11AM0.12m
3:00PM0.78m
3:45AM0.19m
3:47PM0.66m
4:17AM0.32m
4:32PM0.57m
4:46AM0.47m
5:18PM0.52m
5:14AM0.65m
6:05PM0.52m
5:39AM0.83m
6:55PM0.55m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Devereux Surf forecast

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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