Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.8° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee and let’s talk about what’s happening at Centreville Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell. The surf is going to be pretty messy and small for the first few days, nothing really worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at about 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no worries there.

Saturday morning, the 29th, we’ve got a long-period SSW swell around 3 ft, but it’s got some cross-on wind from the NNW at 9 mph making it choppy. The energy is moderate (682), but the conditions are just poor. That theme carries through the weekend. Sunday the 30th sees a bit more size, up to 4 ft from the SW, but again, cross-on wind and chop. The energy picks up a bit (1046), but it’s still marginal.

Monday the 31st, the wind drops right off, with a light WSW breeze giving us a cross-shore, and the swell drops to 3 ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate (646), but the wave comment says marginal. Still, a light wind is a positive sign. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, is when things get a little more interesting. The wind shifts to a light SSW at 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is 4 ft from the NW. The energy is moderate (455), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real window of the forecast.

Wednesday the 2nd, the swell drops off again, and the wind picks up, making it a no-go for most of the day. But then we get a pulse of energy on Thursday the 3rd. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong (1090). The wind is light cross-on from the N at 3 mph in the morning, which is workable. It’s still marginal, but that’s the biggest swell we’ve seen so far.

After that, we hit another rough patch. From Friday the 4th through to Tuesday the 8th, it’s a string of poor conditions with cross-on winds and choppy seas. The swell stays small, between 2 ft and 4 ft, and the energy is weak to moderate. Not worth the drive, honestly.

Now, hold on to your boards, because Wednesday the 9th of September is the standout. The swell is 7 ft from the NW with a 12-second period, which is a solid groundswell. The energy is very strong (1561). The wind is light from the NNW at 6 mph, giving us a light offshore in the morning. This is a powerful swell, over 8 ft, so it’s only for experienced surfers. The long period means it’ll be better shaped, but at a beach break, it might be a bit close-out. Still, the size and power are undeniable.

Thursday the 10th is still good, with a 5 ft NW swell and light winds, energy at 1053. It’s a step down from Wednesday but still a solid option.

The final few days of the forecast, from the 11th to the 13th, fade back to smaller, weaker swells. The best of that is Saturday the 12th, with a glassy calm afternoon, light WSW wind at 3 mph, and a clean 3 ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (585), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard.

So, the clear winner is Wednesday the 9th of September. That 7 ft NW groundswell with light offshore wind is the biggest, most powerful swell of the period. If you’re an expert, that’s your day. The secondary pick is Saturday the 12th for the clean, glassy conditions, even if it’s small.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because things can change, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
703
502
587
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372
367
362
194
217
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176
499
555
534
607
594
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
NNW
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15
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5
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10
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High Tide
1:14AM1.79m
1:46PM1.87m
2:00AM1.69m
2:15PM1.91m
2:51AM1.57m
2:49PM1.94m
3:51AM1.43m
3:28PM1.94m
5:04AM1.32m
4:16PM1.92m
6:34AM1.26m
5:18PM1.89m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.43m
7:31AM0.19m
8:01PM0.31m
8:02AM0.35m
8:47PM0.21m
8:35AM0.54m
9:39PM0.15m
9:12AM0.73m
10:38PM0.11m
9:56AM0.92m
11:47PM0.08m
10:57AM1.07m
1:04AM0.04m
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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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