Santa Barbara County, California
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SE winds.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SE winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Devereux for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 18mph by PM.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate E wind around 7mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light N winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 13s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.5s swell period. Wind is S at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Devereux is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.4ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. 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 Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
