
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 577 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on around Centreville Beach. Gotta be straight with you—this outlook is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with a long stretch of nothing that’s worth paddling out for.
For the first week, from Thursday the 9th right through to Wednesday the 15th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is hammering in from the north and north-northwest at 12 to 15 mph, always cross-onshore, and the wave comment flags it as poor every single session. The swell is a mix of mid-period stuff and short-period junk, but it doesn’t matter because the chop is relentless. There’s a period of almost a full week with no surf worth mentioning.
The first halfway decent moment pops up on Thursday the 16th in the morning. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the northwest, but it’s only packing an 8-second period—that’s short-period wind swell, meaning it’s going to be fat and crumbly. The energy is strong though, registering 1276, but the wind is still cross-onshore from the north-northwest at 9 mph. The comment says “marginal,” and honestly, at 8 ft with that short period and poor wind, this is expert-only territory. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing weird to report.
Things get a bit more interesting toward the weekend of the 17th and 18th. On the morning of Friday the 17th, we see a long-period 3 ft swell from the west-northwest at 18 seconds, with an onshore wind from the north-northwest at 9 mph. The 18-second period is proper groundswell, but it’s small. The energy is moderate at 698. The wind is “on,” meaning it’s offshore, which is a huge positive for clean faces. The comment says “marginal” due to tide, but this is the best-looking window in the whole outlook. Then on Saturday the 18th morning, we get a similar setup: 3 ft from the west-northwest at 16 seconds, with a light onshore breeze from the northwest at 6 mph. The energy is 804. This is another promising session, but still small. The long period means these waves will have good shape, but at a beach break like Centreville Beach, that long period can make the waves break a bit too straight and fat. It’s better suited for a point or reef, but if the tide lines up, you might score a few clean runners.
The standout here is definitely the 16th morning for the size, but it’s rough. For quality, the 17th and 18th mornings are your best bet for something clean, but small. After that, from the 19th onward, it looks like we drop back into a weak, messy pattern with small swells and cross-onshore winds. The 24th has a tiny 2 ft swell with offshore wind, but it’s a long way out and not much to get excited about.
Overall, it’s a quiet period with a few glimmers. Keep your expectations low, and if you’re a beginner, wait for a better week. Check the tides on the 17th and 18th mornings—that’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 19 |
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515 | 453 | 400 | 395 | 390 | 314 | 305 | 314 | 499 | 554 | 355 | 370 | 266 | 187 | 156 | 151 | 103 | 152 | 171 | 361 | 192 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:48PM1.68m | 00:53AM2.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:10AM-0.62m | 7:01PM0.74m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | W 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 19 |
262 | 453 | 400 | 395 | 390 | 314 | 157 | 314 | 223 | 197 | 355 | 370 | 266 | 187 | 107 | 151 | 103 | 41 | 171 | 361 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 16 |
515 | 421 | 134 | 90 | 83 | 44 | 305 | 251 | 7 | 26 | 197 | 206 | 173 | 161 | 156 | 28 | 31 | 85 | 152 | 87 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | W 18 | W 19 | W 16 | W 15 | S 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 15 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | WNW 13 |
61 | 104 | — | 11 | 18 | 98 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 47 | 33 | 71 | 133 | 69 | 84 | 152 | 61 | 147 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 8 |
155 | — | 477 | 115 | 64 | — | 33 | 64 | 499 | 554 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 105 | 819 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 452 | 19 | 332 | 757 | 70 | 310 | 70 | 25 | 48 | 452 | 19 | 349 | 452 | 19 | 349 | 453 | 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.
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