Santa Barbara County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Devereux, Santa Barbara County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on WSW swell at 9s with 7mph WSW winds — nothing amazing but surfable.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 9s and glassy conditions.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 10s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle NNW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Free, simple, and takes 30 seconds.
Devereux is a sandy beach break located along Santa Barbara's scenic coastline, offering consistent rolling waves that peel across a wide, forgiving sandy bottom. The spot's NNE-facing orientation captures western swell well during fall and winter swells, making it ideal for learners and intermediate surfers looking for manageable conditions. The beach's gradual slope and soft sand provide a welcoming environment with plenty of room to paddle out and progress.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Devereux is 2-3ft with a 17.55s swell period. Wind is WSW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Devereux is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.3ft WSW primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 16s, a 0.5ft W tertiary swell at 12s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Devereux is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 17.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Devereux works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Devereux. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Devereux is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Devereux is a sandy beach break located along Santa Barbara's scenic coastline, offering consistent rolling waves that peel across a wide, forgiving sandy bottom. The spot's NNE-facing orientation captures western swell well during fall and winter swells, making it ideal for learners and intermediate surfers looking for manageable conditions. The beach's gradual slope and soft sand provide a welcoming environment with plenty of room to paddle out and progress.
The prime season at Devereux is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Devereux include occasional kelp, strong rip currents during high swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Devereux forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
