Devereux Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.88° W

Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Devereux sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.4° 

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


Devereux surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Devereux in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 16th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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SSW
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SSW
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0.4
SSW
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0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
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18
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WNW
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0.6
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WNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
141
68
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49
109
111
167
169
207
246
293
197
112
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194
159
142
238
238
130
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
NNW
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High Tide
10:38AM1.52m
9:15PM2.51m
11:20AM1.58m
10:06PM2.48m
12:03PM1.64m
10:56PM2.37m
12:45PM1.70m
11:46PM2.18m
1:27PM1.75m
00:38AM1.94m
2:10PM1.80m
1:34AM1.67m
2:53PM1.83m
2:44AM1.43m
Low Tide
2:53PM1.07m
4:42AM-0.16m
3:49PM1.03m
5:26AM-0.12m
4:46PM0.99m
6:08AM-0.01m
5:45PM0.97m
6:48AM0.15m
6:48PM0.96m
7:27AM0.35m
7:58PM0.95m
8:04AM0.57m
9:18PM0.91m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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