Centinela Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.10° S 78.18° W

Centinela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centinela sea temperature is
21.9° C
3.9° 

Centinela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Centinela surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centinela this week:

The surf forecast for Centinela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Centinela in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centinela over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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Night
AM
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.3
S
8
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
156
212
223
173
492
437
473
324
600
508
1210
844
763
492
336
238
195
219
262
334
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
20
S
15
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:13PM0.75m
8:14AM0.92m
9:12PM0.75m
8:49AM0.86m
10:25PM0.76m
9:36AM0.79m
11:51PM0.79m
10:43AM0.73m
1:15AM0.86m
12:08PM0.69m
2:26AM0.94m
1:32PM0.69m
3:23AM1.03m
Low Tide
2:19PM0.29m
1:50AM0.36m
2:54PM0.27m
2:38AM0.43m
3:38PM0.25m
3:44AM0.50m
4:35PM0.23m
5:30AM0.55m
5:48PM0.21m
7:35AM0.53m
7:06PM0.16m
8:56AM0.47m
8:14PM0.10m
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6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
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6:26
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6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
6:09
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Temp °C
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
22
20
Feels °C
21
21
20
22
22
21
22
22
20
21
21
19
21
19
19
21
20
19
21
21
19
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Information about the Centinela Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Centinela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Centinela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Centinela surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Centinela) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Centinela may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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