
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Centreville Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Centreville Beach has on the table for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this is a tough run. The first week is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions starting now and lasting right through until the 4th of August. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0ft to 3ft, and the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. Not worth the paddle.
Then, on the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August, we get a massive spike – a 10ft swell from the NW. That’s a serious amount of water, with a combined energy of 1373. That’s strong energy. But here’s the catch: the models say it’s too big for this break. It’s a beach setup, and with that kind of size, it’s going to be a washing machine. Unless you’re an expert looking for a beatdown, I’d sit this one out. The wind is still cross-on, so don’t expect any perfection.
After that pulse, it drops straight back into the doldrums. From the 5th afternoon all the way through to the 15th of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells (1ft to 2ft) with that same cross-onshore wind. The combined energy fluctuates between 83 and 573, which is generally weak to moderate at best. The period is long, 15 to 19 seconds, which is a classic groundswell, but it’s just so small it won’t have any push. The water temperature is a touch below average for this time of year at 56°F, but nothing wild.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The only real spike is too big and messy, and the rest is too small and choppy. If you’re desperate, the best chance for a clean-ish wave would be on the mornings of the 15th of August with a 2ft SW swell and a gentle breeze, but even then, it’s a cross-on wind. For now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
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169 | 167 | 140 | 136 | 131 | 91 | 80 | 79 | 45 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 57 | 67 | 1275 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 62 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:27AM1.19m | 5:48PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:13AM0.87m | 1:24AM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
138 | 113 | 140 | 127 | 131 | 91 | 63 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 65 | 62 | 1056 | 1104 | 72 | 1329 | 70 | 64 | 62 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 |
169 | 167 | 125 | 58 | 23 | 24 | 80 | 79 | 45 | 66 | 23 | 14 | 57 | 67 | 14 | 71 | 34 | 60 | 37 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
148 | 84 | 92 | 27 | 37 | 13 | 11 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 56 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
21 | 11 | 8 | 136 | 996 | 958 | 1415 | 2275 | 1689 | 1769 | 1991 | 1272 | — | — | 1275 | — | 1847 | 1502 | 1093 | 1569 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 453 | 38 | 278 | 452 | 48 | 310 | 795 | 38 | 305 | 70 | 38 | 120 | 67 | 19 | 188 | 70 | 21 | 702 | 95 | 21 |
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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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