Overview
Devereux, also known as Coal Oil Point, is a right-hander breaking over rock on the far side of town. It runs mushier and more sectiony than nearby Campus Point, but it turns on now and then and serves up a series of takeoff zones. The outer peak is a steep drop next to some wash rocks that either sections off or holds up for a fast line through the inside. You'll find beach and reef sections and a generally below-average, sectiony wave that can still get pretty good on the right day.
When It Works
Devereux pulls in swell from west through north to southwest, ideally with a period under 15 seconds. It works from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, giving you plenty of range from chest-high days up to bigger swells. Autumn and winter are the season here, roughly October through February, when the right is most likely to line up. It leans toward consistency over quality, so there's often something to ride even when it isn't firing.
Wind and Tide
Look for a north-northwest offshore wind to clean it up, with a workable wind window running from northwest to north-northeast. Mid tide is the best call, and a rising tide is generally better.
Local Tips
This one suits intermediate and expert surfers, and it handles just about anything underfoot, from shortboards, fish, and funboards to longboards, bodyboards, and bodysurfing. It's the most popular spot in the area, so expect a busy lineup that can feel a little reserved. Paddling out is average.
Access
All directions assume you're heading north. Take Exit 101 onto Storke-Glen Annie Road, go left, and continue straight onto Isla Vista/El Colegio Road past the twin Francisco Torres dorms. Bear right onto Camino Corto, follow it to Del Playa Drive, turn right, and park along Camino Majorca. Watch for sneaky submerged rocks, kelp, and tar that finds its way onto toes, boards, and wetsuits. The water is usually pretty clean unless it's just rained.
