
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 504 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it—this 16-day stretch for Centreville Beach is a grinder. The surf is mostly poor, with cross-onshore winds messing up any chance of clean waves for most of the run. The swell energy is weak to moderate, and the periods are all over the place. There’s no single standout, but there are a couple of windows that might be worth a paddle if you’re keen.
First week, from Monday the 10th through Thursday the 14th, it’s all poor. You’re looking at tiny swell from 1ft to 2ft from the SSW or SW, with periods between 14 and 19 seconds—that’s a long period groundswell, but it’s breaking straight on an exposed beach. The wind is cross-onshore from the NNW or N at 12 to 15 mph, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak, between 175 and 283 (moderate wave energy). Nothing to write home about. On Friday the 14th afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, but with a short period of just 7 seconds and cross-onshore wind, it’s a mess of closeouts. The energy reading hits 544 (moderate to strong wave energy), but the quality is poor.
Moving into the second week, we finally see a break. On Sunday the 16th, the morning shows 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period and an offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph. The energy is 553 (moderate to strong wave energy). This is the first real chance at something clean. The offshore wind means the waves will be glassy and well-shaped, though the long period on a beach break might make it a bit straight. This is the best you’ll get. The afternoon goes cross-onshore again, so the morning is the window.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are marginal, with 2ft to 3ft from the SW, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s still a bit bumpy. The energy drops to the 276-443 range (moderate). Not a standout.
Then we hit Thursday the 20th. The morning brings 5ft from the WNW at a 10-second period, with a gentle cross-onshore wind. The energy is 726 (strong wave energy). The swell is getting bigger, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be messy and choppy. This is really only for the more experienced crew, as the 5ft height is getting into the intermediate-to-advanced zone. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 5ft, still marginal.
The last day worth a mention is Saturday the 22nd. The afternoon shows 5ft from the NW again, but with a short 7-second period and cross-onshore wind. The energy is 444 (moderate). It’s going to be a messy, short-period closeout. Not a great way to end the forecast.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprise there. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Centreville Beach, so you might have to share the lineup on those better days.
Honestly, the only real chance at a decent surf is the morning of Sunday the 16th. That offshore wind and 3ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period could be clean and fun if you catch the tide right. The rest of the run is a battle against the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 15 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
188 | 140 | 138 | 134 | 131 | 97 | 197 | 194 | 179 | 163 | 161 | 157 | 264 | 186 | 268 | 280 | 444 | 469 | 330 | |
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 | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:04PM2.08m | 11:17AM1.50m | 10:05PM2.15m | 11:58AM1.61m | 11:02PM2.17m | 12:36PM1.71m | 11:55PM2.15m | 1:13PM1.80m | 00:45AM2.06m | 1:48PM1.86m | 1:35AM1.92m | 2:24PM1.89m | 2:26AM1.75m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM-0.35m | 4:07PM0.95m | 5:21AM-0.42m | 5:06PM0.81m | 6:06AM-0.42m | 6:00PM0.66m | 6:47AM-0.35m | 6:51PM0.52m | 7:26AM-0.21m | 7:41PM0.42m | 8:03AM-0.02m | 8:31PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 |
188 | 140 | 790 | 70 | 70 | 741 | 197 | 194 | 179 | 163 | 161 | 587 | 264 | 368 | 268 | 217 | 444 | 469 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 16 | N 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 |
72 | 25 | 138 | 134 | 131 | 97 | 100 | 27 | 33 | 68 | 9 | 157 | 223 | 186 | 130 | 280 | 23 | 35 | 330 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 10 | WNW 8 | W 10 |
12 | 68 | 60 | 39 | 18 | 82 | 33 | 15 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 193 | 97 | 146 | 132 | 8 | 7 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — |
1168 | 848 | — | 1274 | 909 | — | 956 | 816 | 705 | 1611 | 943 | — | — | — | — | — | 224 | 175 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 349 | 95 | 21 | 236 | 95 | 38 | 236 | 70 | 67 | 236 | 70 | 25 | 188 | 70 | 19 | 131 | 67 | 25 |
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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.











