
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Centreville Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The water’s sitting at a chilly 52°F, which is a hefty 4°F colder than what we’d normally expect this time of year, so that’s a shock to the system if you're not ready for it. The first actual surf recommendation doesn't kick in until very late in the period, so we’re staring down a long, dry gap right from the start.
For the first week, it’s mostly poor conditions and marginal calls. Saturday the 18th afternoon has a little 3ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, packing moderate energy (915), but that cross-on breeze from the NNW is going to chop it up something shocking. Sunday the 19th morning shows a bit of size at 6ft from the NW, but the period is short at 8 seconds and the wind is onshore – not the cleanest picture. The whole stretch from the 18th through the 24th is littered with poor surf conditions and scores that say don’t bother paddling out.
We finally see a flicker of something better around the 25th (Saturday) morning. The swell lifts to 4ft from the SW with a very long 21-second period, and the combined energy kicks up to strong levels (1342). It’s still a cross-on wind, though, and the call is marginal. This pattern holds into the 26th and 27th, but the energy starts to drop and the wind stays a steady 12 mph from the north, keeping things choppy.
Now, if you’re holding out for the best chance, I’d circle the morning of Saturday, July 25th. That 4ft SW groundswell with the 21-second period is the standout for the whole outlook – it’s got the most grunt and that long period suggests some proper shape if the tide lines up. But don't expect perfection; that NNW breeze will still be a factor.
The real kicker is that after the 25th, things go pretty flat and uninspiring again through to the 2nd of August. There’s very little that’s consistent or worth a special trip. For an advanced spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a quiet spell.
So, bottom line: the first two weeks are mostly a write-off for decent paddle surfing. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on that 25th July morning window. Otherwise, it might be time to check the kite gear because the beach setup and those cross-onshore winds are going to be more interesting for a different kind of session.
Stay patient, boys. The ocean’s playing hard to get.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 |
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370 | 320 | 445 | 358 | 413 | 456 | 390 | 357 | 229 | 269 | 251 | 220 | 162 | 194 | 211 | 211 | 421 | 278 | 661 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:51PM1.81m | 3:35AM1.61m | 4:32PM1.82m | 4:39AM1.40m | 5:14PM1.81m | 5:55AM1.23m | 5:57PM1.79m | 7:26AM1.15m | 6:44PM1.76m | 9:00AM1.16m | 7:35PM1.74m | 10:15AM1.22m | 8:28PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM0.54m | 9:58AM0.15m | 10:57PM0.48m | 10:38AM0.42m | 00:04AM0.42m | 11:21AM0.67m | 1:12AM0.34m | 12:11PM0.88m | 2:18AM0.24m | 1:12PM1.04m | 3:17AM0.14m | 2:20PM1.12m | 4:08AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
216 | 461 | 445 | 541 | 541 | 456 | 390 | 238 | 182 | 143 | 116 | 129 | 135 | 157 | 147 | 143 | 188 | 158 | 338 | 300 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 |
329 | 320 | 234 | 358 | 413 | 251 | 295 | 357 | 187 | 269 | 251 | 220 | 162 | 194 | 211 | 211 | 175 | 278 | 661 | 440 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
370 | 94 | 201 | 218 | 163 | 160 | 101 | 160 | 229 | 130 | 141 | 118 | 75 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 421 | 78 | 158 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 212 | — | 307 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 21 | 67 | 131 | 19 | 21 | 65 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 21 | 131 | 70 | 38 | 131 | 70 | 48 | 191 | 70 | 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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