Devereux surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 25 May 2026 PDT
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Devereux surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Devereux sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 26th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
2.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
NW
20
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
164
246
272
384
514
589
349
105
105
209
229
215
186
121
173
658
356
415
389
448
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
NNW
15
W
35
WNW
20
NW
15
W
20
W
5
N
10
SW
15
WSW
10
NNW
10
SW
20
W
5
N
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
on
High Tide
7:00PM1.96m
7:33AM1.47m
7:29PM2.03m
8:33AM1.46m
7:56PM2.08m
9:25AM1.46m
8:23PM2.11m
10:12AM1.46m
8:52PM2.13m
10:56AM1.46m
9:23PM2.14m
11:40AM1.45m
9:56PM2.13m
12:25PM1.43m
Low Tide
1:44AM0.67m
12:57PM0.82m
2:27AM0.51m
1:31PM0.93m
3:05AM0.38m
2:04PM1.02m
3:40AM0.29m
2:35PM1.09m
4:16AM0.24m
3:07PM1.15m
4:52AM0.22m
3:39PM1.18m
5:31AM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
Temp °C
19
17
18
19
14
15
16
14
17
17
16
18
22
18
22
24
20
24
27
22
26
16
14
15
14
8
12
12
10
15
14
14
16
19
15
20
21
17
22
25
19
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
12
0.7
W
7
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
200
164
246
263
167
160
158
349
42
78
104
229
215
186
116
116
62
356
336
113
206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
17
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.5
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.1
S
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
18
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
20
0.3
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
92
67
38
10
103
43
2
113
105
105
209
107
108
63
121
61
154
311
41
389
448
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
14
0.4
S
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
24
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
NW
20
0.5
S
13
0.1
S
21
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
23
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
51
81
2
2
2
2
11
105
97
92
9
9
14
66
51
61
37
17
68
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
1.1
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
W
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
10
1
W
5
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
6
Energy kJ
13
50
33
272
384
514
589
145
27
3
70
42
129
173
658
272
415
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
312
0
78
898
2
2
1152
0
73
3
0
312
37
0
151
2
0
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
7
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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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.

Devereux is 2 km (1 miles) from Isla Vista. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Vista. Isla Vista has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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