Surf Forecasts:
Devereux surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Devereux in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devereux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real about Devereux. This is a reef and point set-up, fairly consistent, but it's going to be a tough stretch. The water is sitting at 70°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home for now.
Looking at the next 16 days, it's a pretty grim picture. From Monday the 3rd of August all the way through to Sunday the 16th of August, the surf is rated as poor. There's a long gap of nothing worthwhile. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak, ranging from 67 to 338 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it's going to be messy.
The first time we see anything even close to marginal is on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. That morning, we have a 2ft swell from the SSW (which is close to the optimum W direction) with a long period of 16 seconds and combined energy of 338. It's still marginal, but it's the best it gets. The wind is a light onshore from the SW, so it won't be clean, but it's something. The following morning, Sunday the 16th, is similar with a 2ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and 323 energy, still with a light onshore breeze.
Honestly, there's no standout session here. The waves are too small and the wind is poor. With the swell being below 5ft, it's not too big for anyone, but it's just not good. For a reef and point, you need a bit more push and a better wind angle. This stretch looks more like a time to check the sandbar at the beach, or maybe just wait for a better forecast.
Keep your eyes peeled, but don't hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 28 | 34 | 99 | 51 | 31 | 56 | 45 | 44 | 63 | 94 | 143 | 98 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:30AM1.44m | 2:17PM1.85m | 2:54AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.92m | 5:09AM1.17m | 4:08PM1.99m | 7:18AM1.23m | 5:17PM2.09m | 8:21AM1.34m | 6:24PM2.20m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:24PM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM0.90m | 7:23AM0.79m | 9:22PM0.82m | 7:54AM0.94m | 10:54PM0.69m | 8:38AM1.08m | 00:16AM0.50m | 10:00AM1.18m | 1:19AM0.30m | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:11AM0.13m | 12:58PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.01m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 6 | NW 9 | SW 14 | W 4 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 118 | 18 | 20 | 99 | 10 | 29 | 21 | 7 | 44 | 10 | 43 | 143 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 11 | 42 | 45 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | WNW 6 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 21 | 29 | 13 | 51 | 31 | 56 | 45 | 37 | 44 | 94 | 42 | 42 | 97 | 12 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | W 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 11 | NW 8 | SSW 20 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | S 18 | W 4 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 40 | 28 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 37 | 8 | 63 | 4 | 4 | 98 | 3 | 37 | 98 | 12 | 5 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | W 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | 18 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 24 | — | 5 | 12 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 151 | 78 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 51 | 0 | 151 | 3 | 0 | 134 | 51 | 0 |
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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).
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