Santa Barbara County, California
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SW swell at 11s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 4s and 9mph from the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with light NNW winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
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 1ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Devereux is 1ft, produced by a 0.7ft SW primary swell at 14s, a 0.6ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.1s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
