Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Devereux are a real mixed bag, and I’d say it’s a bit of a struggle to find a proper standout. The water is sitting at 64°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re paddling out. But the surf itself? We’ve got a long run of poor to marginal conditions, with a few flickers of hope.

We kick off on Monday, 13 July, with a small 2ft swell from the SSW, but it’s accompanied by rain showers and a light onshore breeze. The energy is weak (180), and the report says poor surf conditions – not worth the paddle. That same tiny swell sticks around through Tuesday morning, still weak. Tuesday afternoon the wind swings cross-on and picks up to 12 mph, making a mess of the 1ft, 18-second groundswell. That long period is a tease; it’s got the energy of a proper swell (120), but the size and wind just aren’t there.

The first real jump in size comes on Wednesday morning, 15 July, with 3ft from the WNW, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the energy is still moderate (267). The wind is light onshore, so it’s a bit of a lumpy mess. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s 5ft but with a 6-second period and cross-on wind – that’s choppy, ugly, and not worth your time.

Now, Thursday, 16 July, is where it gets a little interesting. Thursday morning sees 4ft WNW swell, period bumping up to 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 526 – that’s moderate but getting some punch. The wind is light onshore, and the conditions are described as “marginal.” It’s not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. Thursday afternoon stays around 5ft, but the wind goes cross-on and the energy drops a bit to 419. Still, if you’re desperate, this might be your window.

Friday, 17 July, is more of the same – 4ft in the morning, 3ft in the afternoon, both with marginal tags. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s clean but small. Saturday, 18 July, drops back to 2ft, but the period stretches to 18 seconds and the energy is strong (364). That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s tiny. This long-period swell is best for the reef or point setup at Devereux, but with that size, it’s a long wait for a small wave.

The following week is a bit of a blur. From Sunday, 19 July, through to Wednesday, 22 July, we’re stuck with 2ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the SSW, with onshore or cross-on winds. The energy fluctuates, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The real standouts in this whole 16-day window? Honestly, I’d point you to Thursday, 16 July, for the 5ft swell and the Thursday morning of 23 July. On the 23rd, we get a tiny 1ft swell from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s a rare moment of complete calm. The energy is weak (139), but it’ll be clean as a whistle. Not a wave for the ages, but a nice paddle.

Beyond that, Saturday, 25 July, has a 3ft S swell with 12-second period and moderate energy (419) in the morning, but the wind is light onshore. The afternoon gets trashed by a 12 mph cross-on wind. Sunday, 26 July, has a 2ft, 19-second groundswell with strong energy (486), but it’s onshore and small. Monday, 27 July, is similar – 2ft, 18-second period, strong energy (453), but again, onshore.

So, the best on offer? It’s the marginal days of 16 July and the glassy morning of 23 July. Nothing is a true standout. Crowds are often a factor at Devereux, so on those rare clean windows, you won’t be alone. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The long-period swells need a bit of size to work the point, and we just don’t get it. Be patient, and keep checking in.

Rusty.

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