Devereux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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