
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Centreville Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this isn't one of those weeks that'll have you racing to the beach. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off, to be honest. We've got a solid 16 days of poor surf conditions on the cards, with the only flicker of life being a couple of "marginal" calls right at the end. The wind is a constant problem, blowing cross-on from the north or north-northwest at 12 mph, and that just chops everything up. It’s a real shame because the swell is trying to do its thing.
The water's a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 52°F – that's a solid 4°F below the norm, so you'll want a good wetsuit if you're even thinking about getting in.
Let's break it down. Wednesday the 8th kicks off with a modest 3 ft SW groundswell, period at 18 seconds, but that clean energy is ruined by the cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 794, but it's all for nothing. Thursday and Friday are the same story – some waist-high SW swell, but the wind just won't let up. Saturday the 11th sees a bit of a shift, with a 5 ft NW swell coming in the afternoon, but it's still cross-on and the period drops to 10 seconds, making it a messy, choppy affair.
The first week is a total bust. The swell does get a little punchy around Sunday the 12th with 6 ft of NW swell, but the wind is up to 16 mph and it's a complete mess. For a beach break like this, that kind of wind and swell combo is more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys. The second week doesn't get any better. We see some long-period WNW groundswells (17-19 seconds) kicking around, but they're small and the wind is relentless. The only real standout – and I use that term loosely – is Saturday morning the 18th. The wind finally swings to the NW at a light 6 mph, going offshore. The swell is only 3 ft from the WNW with a 16-second period, but it's the cleanest window we get. The combined energy is moderate (716), but it's a marginal call. For a brief moment, if you can get out there, you might find a clean, long-period wave. But it's still a gamble.
Honestly, friends, this is a blank run. Centreville Beach is a fairly consistent spot, so it's a bit of a surprise to see such a long stretch of nothing. Normally, it doesn't stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, save your energy. If you're desperate, that Saturday morning on the 18th is your only real hope, but don't expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 14 | SW 18 |
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455 | 763 | 508 | 515 | 421 | 400 | 344 | 344 | 314 | 251 | 391 | 465 | 524 | 197 | 370 | 258 | 234 | 163 | 149 | 103 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:32PM1.86m | 8:02AM1.16m | 7:22PM1.95m | 9:28AM1.22m | 8:16PM2.04m | 10:37AM1.32m | 9:13PM2.13m | 11:33AM1.43m | 10:10PM2.20m | 12:21PM1.52m | 11:05PM2.24m | 1:06PM1.60m | 00:00AM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.63m | 1:49AM0.19m | 12:48PM0.81m | 2:52AM-0.05m | 1:53PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.28m | 3:02PM0.99m | 4:45AM-0.47m | 4:07PM0.98m | 5:36AM-0.59m | 5:08PM0.92m | 6:24AM-0.65m | 6:05PM0.83m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | NW 8 |
455 | 763 | 380 | 515 | 421 | 400 | 184 | 158 | 273 | 161 | 391 | 465 | 197 | 166 | 208 | 133 | 121 | 156 | 116 | 103 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 18 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 14 | W 15 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 18 |
137 | 9 | 508 | 61 | 104 | — | 344 | 344 | 314 | 251 | 251 | 223 | 26 | 197 | 46 | 33 | 71 | 133 | 69 | 23 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 8 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 18 | W 17 | S 19 | W 15 | S 18 | SW 21 | S 16 | S 16 | W 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
134 | 1 | 122 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 65 | 95 | 67 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | — | N 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
68 | 233 | 294 | 530 | 544 | 602 | 141 | — | 3 | 30 | 85 | — | 524 | 118 | 370 | 258 | 234 | 163 | 149 | 107 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 453 | 25 | 278 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 452 | 38 | 332 | 452 | 72 | 278 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 795 | 25 | 131 | 452 | 19 |
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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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