Shortboard, Advanced riders
Best for
Expert
Skill Level
Medium waves, Big waves
Spot Type
Empty
Crowd Level

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About this spot

About

Devil's Horn is a very remote, small, reef-bottom wave launch where surfing conditions are described as hollow, fast, and extremely powerful slab-style reef breaks. It is a right-hand reef wave that only reliably works on big north/northeast swells, with reported working starts around roughly 2.5–3 m and the ability to hold much larger surf up to about 5 m and over. When conditions align, the wave quality is repeatedly characterized as excellent/epic, with normal ride lengths typically around 50 to 150 meters. The break is exposed and strongly tied to wind offshore behavior: north wind is described as providing optimal offshore conditions for surfing, while the wind itself is reported across an easterly-to-westerly set of directions during the best months. Access is a major factor. Sources emphasize that you should expect a very hard paddle and that the spot is hard to find, with special access typically requiring a boat or at least a 20+ minute paddle. This remote nature also contributes to very low crowding, reported as empty on both weekdays and weekends. The safety picture is severe: sharp rocks/shallow reef/coral hazards are repeatedly listed alongside shark risk, and strong currents/heavy surges are reported due to the exposed point. The spot is consistently positioned as pros-only (or “kamikaze” only), so attempting it without expert capability and proper preparation is especially risky.

  • Hollow, fast, powerful slab reef wave
  • Big-swell only (reported working around 2.5–3m and up to ~5m+)
  • Long rides typically 50–150m
  • North wind described as optimal offshore for surfing
Great for
Surfing shortboardAdvanced riders
What's great
  • Clean water reported.
  • Right-hand hollow, fast, powerful slab-style reef break with big-swell potential.
  • Produces long rides (50–150m) when it’s working.
Heads up
  • Extremely hazardous reef/coral environment with strong currents/surges reported.
  • Very difficult and hard-to-find access (long walk or boat; very hard paddle).
  • Crowds are empty, implying limited on-site support.
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Practical spot guide

Wind, water and seasons

Wind

Direction
E, ESE, SE, SW, WSW, W
Offshore directions
N, NNE, NE, ENE
Best Months
January, February, March, November, December

Water & beach

Water Type
Medium waves, Big waves
Beach
Reef — Reef (coral/sharp rocks) reported.
Beach Size
Small
Waves
Huge — Big swells; holds up to ~5m and over.
Launch
Small — Small rocky beach area with limited space.
Launch Difficulty
Difficult — Launch requires a long paddle/boat; remote and hard to find.

Through the year

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Best seasonOff-season
Wetsuit Guide
Jun, Jul, Aug: 4/3mmDec–Mar: 3/2mm
Crowds by Season

Empty to very low crowds year-round due to difficulty of access.

By sport

What to expect for each.

KitesurfingSkill Level

Extreme wave riding location in rocky/reef conditions, suitable only for advanced riders.

WaveBig airStrapless
SurfingBest for this spotSkill Level

Right-hand slab reef break that becomes hollow, fast, and extremely powerful over sharp coral/reef. Only works on big north/northeast swells.

Reef break
Wave Direction
Right
Optimal Swell
N, NE
Swell Height
2.5–5 m
Optimal Tide
Low, Mid — Low and mid tide reported as best; sources also note it works on rising and falling tides.
Shelter
Exposed — Exposed point/reef conditions.
Wind Effect
North wind provides optimal offshore conditions for surfing.
Bigger Swell
Holds massive swells up to 5 meters and over.
Wave Quality
Excellent — Epic/World-class quality reported.
Wave Power
Powerful — Very powerful slab-style reef wave.
Wave Shape
Hollow — Often described as hollow; sources also describe barreling/hollow slab behavior.
Peel Speed
Fast
Ride Length
Medium — Normal rides reported at 50–150m.
Typical Ride Length
50–150 m
Ride Length Details
Normal length rides between 50 to 150 meters.
Forecast

Check the forecast before you go

See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Devil's Horn in the full forecast view.

Devil's Horn wind and wave forecast summary

Wind
2–14 ktsGusts 26 kts
Direction
SE145°
Strongest day
Wed, Oct 2814 kts
Windy days
4/712 kts or more
Waves
1.0–2.4 m9s period
Temperature
14–24 °C

Over the next 7 days, Devil's Horn is forecast for daytime winds of 2–14 kts, peaking around 14 kts on Wednesday, October 28 with gusts to 26 kts. The prevailing direction is SE. Waves run 1.0–2.4 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.

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Safety

What to know before you launch

Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.

Hazards

  • rocks
  • sharks
  • reef
  • coral
  • sharp rocks
  • submerged reef
  • strong currents
  • heavy surges
  • remote location
Ability Level: Expert
Recommended Safety Gear
HelmetImpact vestWetsuitBoots

Rescue & support

Lifeguard
None — No lifeguard presence reported.
Rescue & Self-Rescue
No — No rescue availability reported for the spot.
Localism / Vibe
Mild

Rules of the spot

Restrictions
  • Remote and unstaffed.
Local Tips
  • Expect a very hard paddle.
  • Requires boat access or a 20+ minute paddle; the spot is hard to find and remote.
  • Only for pros or kamikaze riders.

Getting there & access

Nearest City
Oyster Bay
Nearest Town
Oyster Bay
Parking
Take a car; hard to find the spot.
Access
Long walk (>30 min) or boat access required; expect a very hard paddle. Special access: paddle >20 minutes or boat.
Local Language
English
Amenities

What's on the beach

Accommodation
Nearby town — Limited accommodation available in the nearby town of Oyster Bay.
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Schools & services

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Spot questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best season at Devil's Horn?

The best overall months at Devil's Horn are November, December, January, February, March. The best wind months are January, February, March, November, December.

Which wind directions work at Devil's Horn?

Devil's Horn works with E, ESE, SE, SW, WSW, W winds. Offshore directions are N, NNE, NE, ENE.

What skill level is Devil's Horn suitable for?

Devil's Horn suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Advanced · Surfing: Expert.