Centinela Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.10° S 78.18° W

Centinela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centinela sea temperature is
20.7° C
2.4° 

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


Centinela surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,467 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Centinela in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 21s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Night
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0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.4
S
7
1.4
S
7
0.4
SW
26
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
0.8
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
591
455
349
298
278
203
206
215
448
271
548
361
546
450
528
516
511
459
415
795
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:42PM0.74m
10:12AM0.82m
00:01AM0.75m
10:57AM0.74m
1:20AM0.78m
11:52AM0.67m
2:26AM0.81m
12:55PM0.63m
3:16AM0.85m
1:56PM0.62m
3:56AM0.89m
2:47PM0.64m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.28m
4:07AM0.48m
5:11PM0.28m
5:37AM0.55m
6:06PM0.28m
7:28AM0.56m
7:03PM0.27m
8:51AM0.53m
7:56PM0.25m
9:43AM0.50m
8:42PM0.21m
10:21AM0.46m
9:23PM0.17m
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Temp °C
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
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Feels °C
20
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17
19
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18
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21
22
21
21
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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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