Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centreville Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Centreville Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’re looking at a long stretch of mostly poor conditions at Centreville Beach. This is a beach break that’s exposed to the swell, but the wind’s gonna be a real problem for the majority of this 16-day window. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
We’ve got a bit of a gap before we see anything even worth mentioning. The first real chance of a surf comes on the morning of Tuesday, August 25th. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only thing that’s even close to rideable. You’ve got a 3 ft SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 452 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore from the WNW at 3 mph, so the surface will be glassy. That long period will make for some good shape if you can line it up, but it’s a beach break, so it might close out a bit. The score is marginal, and it’s only a morning window. After that, we’re into a solid week of nothing but cross-onshore winds and poor surf.
From Wednesday the 26th all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s a complete write-off. The wind is a relentless cross-onshore, mostly from the north, and the swell is small and weak. The combined energy values are all in the three-digit range (moderate), but it’s all chopped up and messy. Don’t bother paddling out. It’s one of those blank runs that’s a bit unusual for this area, but the wind is just not playing ball.
Now, there’s a bit of a tease on the morning of Monday, September 7th. We get a 5 ft NW swell, period of 8 seconds, with the wind switching to a light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is 571 (moderate). That’s a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit bouncy, but the offshore wind will clean it up. It’s a marginal call. The bigger issue is that by the afternoon, the wind goes back to a messy cross-onshore, so it’s a one-trick pony.
The other potential is on Wednesday, September 9th. The morning shows a 7 ft NW swell with a period of 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 1325 (strong). That’s a lot of power, but it’s pushing into the 8 ft range, so it’s more for experts. The wind is still a cross-onshore, and the afternoon is even worse. The setup is so messy it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
If I had to pick one, the only real standout is the early morning of Tuesday, August 25th. It’s not a big day, but with that glassy offshore wind and that long-period groundswell, it’s the cleanest you’re going to get. The rest of the week is a gamble with the wind. The forecasts for the second week are a bit more uncertain, but the pattern of cross-onshore winds looks set to continue.
Stay patient, and check back in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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260 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 186 | 134 | 143 | 167 | 232 | 330 | 372 | 395 | 703 | 502 | 587 | 565 | 372 | 367 | 301 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31PM1.85m | 12:03PM1.56m | 11:12PM1.88m | 12:28PM1.64m | 11:52PM1.89m | 12:53PM1.73m | 00:32AM1.86m | 1:19PM1.80m | 1:14AM1.79m | 1:46PM1.87m | 2:00AM1.69m | 2:15PM1.91m | 2:51AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.94m | 5:32AM-0.03m | 5:23PM0.82m | 6:03AM-0.04m | 6:01PM0.69m | 6:32AM-0.01m | 6:39PM0.55m | 7:01AM0.07m | 7:19PM0.43m | 7:31AM0.19m | 8:01PM0.31m | 8:02AM0.35m | 8:47PM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
260 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 186 | 111 | 143 | 147 | 232 | 208 | 113 | 395 | 703 | 502 | 587 | 565 | 100 | 367 | 301 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 15 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
126 | 87 | 89 | 48 | 26 | 116 | 132 | 167 | 214 | 330 | 372 | 206 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 372 | 45 | 45 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | S 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | W 12 | W 12 | S 10 | S 10 | N 7 | W 10 | W 10 | S 15 |
20 | 35 | 75 | 46 | 69 | 134 | 72 | 60 | 72 | 87 | 85 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 44 | 18 | 16 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 2 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 2 | NNW 4 | NNE 2 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | — |
— | 1 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 99 | 85 | 136 | 189 | 263 | 501 | 406 | 284 | 150 | 26 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 21 | 191 | 191 | 38 | 131 | 453 | 19 | 278 | 453 | 19 | 131 | 453 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 0 |
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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.
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