
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,173 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centreville Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Centreville Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Centreville Beach has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty bleak picture for the most part. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick things off on Sunday, July 26th with some swell, but the quality is rough. There's a solid long-period SW groundswell running – that 19-second period (very long period) gives it heaps of energy. The waves are around 4 ft. But the wind is a stubborn cross-onshore from the NNW at 9 mph, making it a choppy, messy affair. This same frustrating pattern sticks around for Monday, July 27th, with similar 4 ft to 4 ft SW swell and the same cross-onshore breeze. It's surfable, but it's not going to be memorable.
Then the wheels well and truly fall off. From Tuesday, July 28th all the way through to Saturday, August 9th, it's basically a write-off. We’re looking at a solid 12-day stretch where the conditions are just plain poor. The wind stays up, and the swell either drops away to tiny, weak scraps under 3 ft or gets chopped up by a moderate breeze at 12-16 mph. The wave energy drops into the low triple and even double digits – real weak stuff. There isn't a single standout session in that whole run; it's a true dry spell.
Now, there's a little glimmer of potential right at the end of the forecast, on Sunday, August 9th. The afternoon shows a jump in size to 8 ft from the NW with a moderate 10-second period. That's a serious step up in power. But, and it's a big but, it's still a cross-onshore wind at 9 mph, so the quality is going to be marginal. That first day of the second week (Monday, August 10th) sees that energy drop away again.
So, the real talk is this: the best on offer is that first weekend. If you're desperate for a paddle, Sunday, July 26th or Monday, July 27th offer the most size (4 ft to 4 ft) and proper long-period energy. It won't be pretty, but it's the only game in town.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast. It tends not to stay this grim forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 |
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1070 | 834 | 602 | 694 | 1053 | 1037 | 745 | 974 | 885 | 786 | 574 | 357 | 406 | 519 | 209 | 206 | 169 | 136 | 130 | 146 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:47AM1.36m | 10:05PM1.83m | 12:19PM1.41m | 10:47PM1.87m | 12:48PM1.47m | 11:27PM1.91m | 1:17PM1.52m | 00:05AM1.91m | 1:44PM1.58m | 00:43AM1.88m | 2:11PM1.63m | 1:23AM1.81m | 2:39PM1.69m | 2:05AM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM1.11m | 5:30AM-0.11m | 5:00PM1.05m | 6:05AM-0.16m | 5:40PM0.99m | 6:38AM-0.19m | 6:19PM0.92m | 7:09AM-0.18m | 6:59PM0.84m | 7:39AM-0.13m | 7:40PM0.77m | 8:08AM-0.05m | 8:23PM0.68m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 |
1070 | 834 | 602 | 694 | 1053 | 1037 | 745 | 974 | 885 | 786 | 269 | 357 | 406 | 519 | 209 | 206 | 169 | 64 | 130 | 146 | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | S 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 19 |
71 | 53 | 136 | 138 | 144 | 138 | 112 | 145 | 172 | 30 | 574 | 307 | 188 | 70 | 67 | 155 | 107 | 136 | 121 | 146 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 18 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
56 | 56 | 220 | 68 | 40 | 50 | 21 | 36 | 53 | 31 | 227 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 161 | 67 | 18 | 125 | 127 | 127 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 8 |
— | 75 | — | 5 | 9 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 311 | — | 256 | 224 | 47 | 25 | 72 | 87 | 68 | 54 | 91 | 795 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 131 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 19 | 349 | 452 | 48 | 131 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 452 | 19 | 131 | 452 | 19 | 310 | 777 | 38 |
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Information about the Centreville Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Centreville Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Centreville Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Centreville Beach 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 (Centreville Beach) 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 Centreville Beach 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.
Centreville Beach is 27 km (17 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










