Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.4° 

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


Centreville Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW 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★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
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, it's Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Centreville Beach for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the outlook is a bit grim for good waves. The water temp is 57°, which is a hair below average for the time of year, but it's the wind that's going to be your problem.

We start on Thursday the 27th of August with a small 3ft swell from the WNW, but a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph from the North is going to turn it into a mess. The energy is weak, only reading 386 (moderate combined swell energy), and it's just not worth the paddle. This pattern of funky wind and poor-quality surf continues right through the first week and into early September. There are a few moments where the energy picks up, like on Thursday the 3rd of September with readings up to 924 (moderate combined swell energy), but the breeze stays dirty, so you're looking at choppy, blown-out waves.

Honestly, the first week is pretty much a bust. You might get a marginally better session on Monday morning the 31st of August with a little 3ft SSW groundswell and an offshore breeze, but the energy is only moderate (656 combined swell energy) and it's only marginal, so it's a gamble.

Digging into the second week, there's finally some size on the horizon. Friday the 4th of September shows a solid 8ft groundswell from the NW with an 11-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 2006 (strong combined swell energy) on Friday morning. That's some serious power. But the wind is still cross-onshore from the North at 12 mph, so expect big, powerful, but messy waves. This is a big swell, so it's strictly for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 5th of September is a similar story, with a 6ft to 6ft NW swell, but again the wind is not cooperating.

Now, here's the one day you need to circle. Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon is our standout. The forecast is calling for glassy conditions with a light Westerly breeze at just 3 mph. The swell will be small, only 2ft from the SW, but it's a long-period groundswell at 18 seconds. The combined swell energy is a moderate 531. Wait for that glass-off in the afternoon, and you'll find some clean, smooth little peelers that will make the small size feel a lot more fun.

After that window, the final days of the outlook look to slip back into a pattern of small, messy surf with light but onshore breezes. So, while most of the next two weeks are a wash, make a plan for that Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.7
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19
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1.1
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0.9
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0.6
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18
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Energy kJ
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214
330
372
395
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309
367
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178
212
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194
132
170
Wind (km/h)
15
N
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15
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
20
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High Tide
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
2:49PM1.94m
3:51AM1.43m
3:28PM1.94m
Low Tide
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
8:35AM0.54m
9:39PM0.15m
9:12AM0.73m
10:38PM0.11m
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Feels °C
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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.

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