Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
12.9° C
1.4° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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 on the cards for Centreville Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. For the next week and a half, the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore pattern day after day, keeping the surface messy and choppy. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wave energy is weak to moderate at best (values like 347, 328, 614 – those are weak to moderate). The water’s running a bit colder than usual at 55° here, about 3° off the norm, so you’ll feel that chill.

The first few days – Monday 17th through the following weekend – are a write-off. We’re talking “poor surf conditions” all the way. The swell direction is mostly SW, which is the optimum direction for the spot, but the wind just ruins it. The period is long (14–15 seconds), which would usually mean better shaped waves, but with that wind, it’s a mess.

There’s a slight glimmer on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th. The wind finally shifts, going light and offshore from the NW or cross-shore from the WSW. The swell stays small – 2ft from the SW – and the energy is moderate (373 to 546). The period is long (17–18 seconds), so it’ll have some push. But it’s still only “marginal” at best, and the crowds can be a problem here at Centreville Beach, so don’t expect an empty lineup. Still, if you’re desperate and the tide lines up, Monday afternoon could be the pick of a bad bunch.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the end of August. The last two days of the month – Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st – show a tiny uptick in size, with the swell reaching 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, and energy climbing to the 700s and 800s (strong). But the period is still long (15–16 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore again, so it’s choppy. Not worth the paddle.

The first of September brings more of the same: light cross-shore winds and knee-high surf. The best you can say is it’s not as messy, but the surf is still marginal.

Honestly, if you’re a kiter, this stretch of onshore wind and modest swell might look interesting. But for a surfer? There’s nothing here that stands out as a true standout. The best bet is Monday 24th afternoon, but keep your expectations low. This is a tough run for Centreville Beach – a blank spell that’s pretty normal for the area. Things can change, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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0
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
1.6
NW
7
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
206
272
261
213
272
279
225
210
211
208
118
98
67
258
69
181
166
154
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
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10
WNW
15
N
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
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N
10
NW
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NW
Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
4:20AM1.39m
4:11PM1.80m
5:32AM1.25m
4:54PM1.73m
7:04AM1.19m
5:46PM1.67m
8:42AM1.21m
6:50PM1.65m
9:53AM1.27m
7:56PM1.66m
10:37AM1.34m
8:56PM1.72m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.32m
9:51AM0.69m
11:16PM0.33m
10:32AM0.91m
00:22AM0.34m
11:24AM1.08m
1:33AM0.31m
12:38PM1.18m
2:40AM0.25m
2:02PM1.20m
3:36AM0.17m
3:09PM1.15m
4:21AM0.09m
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8:12
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Temp °C
13
15
15
13
15
16
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Feels °C
11
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12
12
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13
16
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11
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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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