Devereux Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
WSW, W, WNW... preferably a swell period less than 15 seconds
Wind
N, NE
Surf Height
chest-high to double overhead
Tide
medium
Devereux Surf Guide
For higher consistency but lower quality, Devereux, aka Coal Oil Point, is another right-hander on the opposite side of town that is a lot mushier and sectionier than Campus Point, but it does turn on occasionally and boasts a series of takeoff zones. The outer peak is a steep drop near some wash rocks, and it either sections off or holds up for a fast line through the inside.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
The most popular game in town.
Spot Rating
Fun
Usually sectiony but can get pretty good on occasion.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Average.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean unless it just rained.
Hazards
Sneaky submerged rocks, kelp, tar in your toes and on your board and wetsuit.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
All directions are oriented for northbound travelers. Exit 101 onto Storke-Glen Annie Road, go left and zip straight into Isla Vista/El Colegio Road, passing the monolithic twin Francisco Torres dorms. Bear right onto Camino Corto, take it to Del Playa Drive, then turn right and park somewhere along Camino Majorca.
Bottom
Rock
Best Season
October-February
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