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Devereux Surf Forecast

Santa Barbara County, California

Sands Beach0-1ftCampus Point0-1ftHaskels BeachFlatEl Capitan State Beach1-2+ftLeadbetter Beach0-1ft
Devereux surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
4mph
ESE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 8sWSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Occasional kelpStrong rip currents during high swell

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s WSW|Calm

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Devereux Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Devereux?
The current wave height at Devereux is 0-1ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Devereux surf forecast?
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.