Devereux Beach is a public beach launch point located on Ocean Avenue at the causeway connecting Marblehead to Marblehead Neck. The beach is technically divided by a parking lot into two distinct sections: a north-facing harbor side and a south-facing Atlantic side, with the harbor side being calmer and the Atlantic side more exposed to surf. For paddlers, this means launch conditions can vary significantly depending on which side of the beach is used and the prevailing weather. The beach faces the open Atlantic to the south and east, making it susceptible to wind and swell, particularly from easterly directions. According to a surfing guide, easterly swells and nor'easter winds can produce the best conditions for wave activity, though southeasterly swells can cause closeouts and a potentially hazardous shore break. There are no lifeguards on duty, so paddlers swim and paddle at their own risk.

Access and parking are managed by the Town of Marblehead. The main parking lots are the Devereux Lot and the Riverhead Lot. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, parking fees apply and are paid via credit card. Fees are higher for non-residents and on weekends and holidays. Residents require a specific sticker for free parking in a designated resident lot. The parking lot gates lock at 10:00 PM. Outside of the summer season, parking regulations are not detailed. The carry distance from the parking lot to the water's edge is short, as the parking lot divides the beach. Public restrooms are available during the beach season, typically from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, weather dependent. Kayak rentals are offered on-site from a gate attendant on weekends and by advance appointment on weekdays.

The beach's location offers several notable paddle destinations. Marblehead Harbor lies immediately to the north of the beach, providing sheltered water. The historic Marblehead Light lighthouse, a cylindrical cast-iron tower built in 1896, is visible directly east and is approximately 1.5 kilometers from the beach, making it a clear landmark and potential paddle destination. Paddlers should be mindful of tide levels, as a boat ramp located across the causeway from Devereux Beach is being unusable at low tide, indicating that tidal range affects water access in the immediate area. Water quality is monitored by the Massachusetts Department of Health, and the beach may be closed based on those results; paddlers are advised to check the Marblehead Health Department website for any advisories. The beach is a popular local summer destination, and during July it is a spectator vantage point for the Marblehead Race Week sailing regatta, which starts in the harbor off the beach.