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.
Sat, May 16: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and fair by then.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 7s with light SE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 10s with light ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 23s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 22s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor 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 3-4ft with a 9.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph 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 3-4ft, produced by a 2.1ft W primary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 15s. 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 12.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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.
