
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Centreville Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty ordinary for paddle surfing. We’re stuck in a pattern of persistent cross-onshore winds, which is going to keep things choppy and messy for the vast majority of the time. The swell is mostly small, and the wind is just never in the right place. There’s a little blip of energy around the 5th of August, but it comes with its own problems.
Let’s break it down. From now through the 4th of August, it’s a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is a constant cross-onshore, making it choppy and bumpy. The wave energy is weak, barely getting into the low hundreds. You’re better off finding another hobby for a week.
The only real chance of something to ride comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. We get a jump in swell, with a NW windswell pushing 8 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon. The period is short though, only 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and disorganized. The wind switches to a light cross-shore from the SW at 6 mph, which is the best wind we’ll see in the whole outlook. The combined energy is moderate. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. Because the swell is over 7 ft, this is really only for experienced surfers; it’ll be too much for beginners. Even with that, the forecast calls it marginal due to tide issues, so don’t get your hopes too high. After that, it’s right back to the same poor conditions with cross-onshore winds for the rest of the forecast period.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – there’s no standout session here. The 5th of August is the only day that even pokes its head above the water, and it’s a short-period, wind-affected swell. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might get a few, but it’s not going to be a classic. The rest of the window is a long, dry spell. The forecast can change, but for now, it’s a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
406 | 519 | 209 | 251 | 287 | 167 | 125 | 140 | 243 | 91 | 63 | 49 | 44 | 66 | 66 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 808 | 766 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.58m | 00:43AM1.88m | 2:11PM1.63m | 1:23AM1.81m | 2:39PM1.69m | 2:05AM1.71m | 3:08PM1.75m | 2:53AM1.57m | 3:39PM1.80m | 3:50AM1.42m | 4:14PM1.85m | 4:59AM1.28m | 4:56PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.84m | 7:39AM-0.13m | 7:40PM0.77m | 8:08AM-0.05m | 8:23PM0.68m | 8:38AM0.09m | 9:11PM0.58m | 9:10AM0.27m | 10:04PM0.48m | 9:44AM0.47m | 11:04PM0.37m | 10:23AM0.67m | 00:12AM0.24m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
406 | 211 | 112 | 52 | 199 | 113 | 105 | 140 | 243 | 91 | 63 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 38 | 62 | 926 | 884 | 808 | 766 | 1034 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
188 | 519 | 209 | 251 | 169 | 167 | 125 | 127 | 129 | 24 | 45 | 49 | 28 | 66 | 66 | 28 | 57 | 55 | 72 | 71 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 11 | S 13 |
11 | 16 | 161 | 157 | 148 | 84 | 92 | 58 | 23 | 13 | 49 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
244 | 119 | 35 | 42 | 287 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 444 | 811 | 1018 | 2132 | 1564 | 1769 | 2304 | 1226 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 452 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 19 | 332 | 452 | 93 | 332 | 453 | 38 | 349 | 70 | 38 | 131 | 67 | 0 | 132 | 65 | 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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