Devereux surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 08 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
14.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Devereux in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
1
W
9
0.5
SW
18
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
5
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
158
151
162
162
150
187
131
198
133
167
133
126
104
115
235
196
173
234
228
156
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
5
SW
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
WSW
0
ENE
15
SE
5
S
5
E
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
15
WSW
25
W
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:42AM1.64m
6:31PM1.56m
4:09AM1.57m
6:43PM1.66m
5:30AM1.55m
6:59PM1.79m
6:40AM1.55m
7:20PM1.94m
7:44AM1.56m
7:47PM2.11m
8:43AM1.57m
8:19PM2.26m
9:41AM1.57m
Low Tide
9:30PM1.43m
10:50AM0.56m
11:18PM1.32m
11:32AM0.58m
00:21AM1.14m
12:08PM0.61m
1:09AM0.91m
12:43PM0.66m
1:53AM0.66m
1:19PM0.73m
2:37AM0.40m
1:56PM0.82m
3:23AM0.18m
2:35PM0.90m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
Temp °C
17
21
22
19
23
23
20
24
25
21
21
22
17
20
21
17
20
21
17
21
23
17
20
21
19
22
22
20
23
24
20
19
21
18
19
20
16
17
16
12
18
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
211
158
151
162
162
118
187
131
153
133
128
133
126
91
115
235
196
98
103
73
156
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
50
60
66
161
64
83
124
125
198
125
167
121
115
104
102
68
127
76
234
228
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
20
0.3
S
21
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
NW
7
0.4
S
16
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
W
15
0.4
SW
17
0.4
S
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
27
32
76
34
79
150
14
81
11
2
2
11
15
13
17
71
81
15
65
56
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
4
1.8
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
W
7
Energy kJ
183
27
47
15
173
120
120
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
151
3
0
51
3
0
53
3
0
1
0
0
134
3
2
3
312
0
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
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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