
Surf Forecasts:
Devereux surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 6s period, WNW swell with 398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
121 | 89 | 398 | 106 | 181 | 214 | 158 | 119 | 107 | 147 | 70 | 106 | 96 | 129 | 125 | 125 | 109 | 178 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:00PM1.71m | 10:49AM2.11m | 11:51PM1.57m | 11:22AM2.14m | 00:54AM1.43m | 12:02PM2.12m | 2:20AM1.32m | 12:53PM2.06m | 4:28AM1.30m | 2:01PM1.98m | 6:14AM1.40m | 3:31PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33AM0.75m | 5:39PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.89m | 6:32PM0.35m | 5:30AM1.02m | 7:36PM0.37m | 6:03AM1.15m | 8:55PM0.40m | 6:52AM1.27m | 10:21PM0.38m | 8:58AM1.35m | 11:36PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
121 | 129 | 175 | 106 | 127 | 124 | 158 | 70 | 98 | 147 | 47 | 106 | 64 | 88 | 125 | 125 | 109 | 178 | 122 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NW 14 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
94 | 72 | 73 | 154 | 106 | 103 | 61 | 114 | 107 | 74 | 70 | 74 | 96 | 129 | 38 | 36 | 22 | 37 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 13 | SW 18 | NW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 |
66 | 89 | 87 | 40 | 181 | 54 | 124 | 119 | 42 | 50 | 35 | 44 | 66 | 79 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 3 | W 4 |
46 | 67 | 398 | 47 | — | 214 | 36 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 52 | 80 | 75 | 74 | 6 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 66 | 39 | 0 | 205 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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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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