Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
12.8° C
1.1° 

Centreville Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Centreville Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 911 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NW 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 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the outlook for Centreville Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real energy coming through, but the wind is going to be our biggest challenge.

The pattern starts off pretty grim. For the first few days, we’ve got small swell getting chopped up by a brisk cross-on N wind. The water temp is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good hood and gloves. The combined energy is weak, bottoming out at 95 (units), and it’s a no-go for a paddle. We’re looking at a gap of several days with absolutely nothing to recommend.

Come Tuesday the 4th, things start to shift. The morning is still a bust, but by Tuesday afternoon, a solid 7 ft swell from the NW arrives with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 670 (units), which is moderate, but the wind goes light and onshore. It’s a messy, lumpy beast—definitely not for the faint of heart. This is expert-only stuff, and even then, the quality is marginal.

The one true standout in this whole 16-day window is Wednesday the 5th. The swell drops back to a very manageable 6 ft, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm – in the afternoon. That’s the magic word. The combined energy is still a solid 516 (units), meaning there’s plenty of push. The only downside is that short period (8 seconds), which means it’s a windswell, not a classic groundswell. It’ll be a bit dumpy and peaky, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be clean and fun. This is the best on offer for a surfer of intermediate ability.

Thursday the 6th morning has a bit of leftover 4 ft NW swell, but the wind is onshore again, so it’s a step down. After that, we hit another long, frustrating stretch. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to the second week, the wind is a persistent cross-on N or NNW breeze, blowing 12 to 19 mph. The swell height stays around 2 ft to 2 ft for days, and the water is a mess.

Then, look out for Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. We get a massive pulse of energy. On Tuesday morning, the NW swell hits 8 ft with a period of 10 seconds, sending the combined energy through the roof to 1414 (units) – that’s strong wave energy. But it’s being hammered by a 12 mph cross-on wind. It’s going to be a washing machine. For experts only, and even then, it’s a wild, rough session. Wednesday morning is similar, with 7 ft NW swell and 1014 (units) of energy, but again, the wind is onshore. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The final weekend, August 16th and 17th, sees the swell direction shift to the west, with heights around 4 ft to 4 ft. The energy is still strong (over 800 units), but the wind remains a stubborn cross-on N breeze. It’s a frustrating end to the outlook. There’s promise for a solid session on Wednesday the 5th, but for the rest, it’s a waiting game for the wind to play nice.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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599
628
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:08PM1.75m
2:53AM1.57m
3:39PM1.80m
3:50AM1.42m
4:14PM1.85m
4:59AM1.28m
4:56PM1.89m
6:27AM1.19m
5:48PM1.92m
8:05AM1.19m
6:49PM1.96m
9:28AM1.27m
7:57PM2.01m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.58m
9:10AM0.27m
10:04PM0.48m
9:44AM0.47m
11:04PM0.37m
10:23AM0.67m
00:12AM0.24m
11:13AM0.87m
1:24AM0.10m
12:19PM1.02m
2:34AM-0.06m
1:40PM1.09m
3:37AM-0.22m
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Temp °C
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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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