Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Looks like a flat spell to start, but there’s a glimmer of hope late in the window.
We’re looking at Centreville Beach. Right now, the water’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year — that’s a sign to grab a thicker wetsuit if you’ve got one.
The first week is a real bust, I’m not gonna lie. From Friday the 7th all the way through to Thursday the 13th, it’s a write-off. The wind is almost always a cross-onshore breeze, blowing at 12 to 16 mph, and the waves are tiny, weak, and choppy. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low hundreds (171 to 312), which is just weak, and it’s all got “poor surf conditions” stamped all over it. You’d be better off doing something else.
Friday the 14th shows a tiny flicker of hope, but it’s still marginal. Swell is a long-period groundswell from the SW at 1ft to 2ft, with periods up to 19 seconds, and the energy starts to climb a bit (276 to 283). For a beach break, that long period can make waves break too straight, but the wind is light, which is a plus. Still, it’s not worth getting excited about.
The real potential shows up on the Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. That’s the best on offer in this whole 16-day run. Swell jumps to 4ft to 6ft from the WNW, with a moderate period around 11 to 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits strong levels (656 to 958), so there’s some punch. The wind stays light, under 9 mph, and mostly cross-onshore. It’s not glassy, but it’s clean enough. This swell is a bit too big for beginners (over 5ft) and at 6ft it’s pushing into expert territory. The optimum swell direction is SW, and this is WNW, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s the best we’re gonna get. Remember, this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.
After that, the swell drops off fast into the weekend of the 21st and 22nd, fading back to poor surf. So, if you’re itching to paddle out, keep your eyes on that Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real window we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 83 | 162 | 97 | 197 | 204 | 173 | 223 | 166 | 144 | 140 | 138 | 134 | 131 | 97 | 197 | 194 | 140 | 163 | 161 | 157 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:05AM1.19m | 6:49PM1.96m | 9:28AM1.27m | 7:57PM2.01m | 10:29AM1.39m | 9:04PM2.08m | 11:17AM1.50m | 10:05PM2.15m | 11:58AM1.61m | 11:02PM2.17m | 12:36PM1.71m | 11:55PM2.15m | 1:13PM1.80m | 00:45AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM1.02m | 2:34AM-0.06m | 1:40PM1.09m | 3:37AM-0.22m | 2:59PM1.06m | 4:32AM-0.35m | 4:07PM0.95m | 5:21AM-0.42m | 5:06PM0.81m | 6:06AM-0.42m | 6:00PM0.66m | 6:47AM-0.35m | 6:51PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 7 | SSW 17 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NNW 9 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 83 | 80 | 178 | 197 | 419 | 173 | 223 | 790 | 144 | 140 | 999 | 59 | 70 | 1115 | 197 | 194 | 1676 | 163 | 1342 | 815 | 623 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 81 | 162 | 79 | 82 | 204 | 36 | 37 | 166 | 72 | 25 | 138 | 134 | 131 | 97 | 102 | 27 | 140 | 68 | 161 | 157 | 193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 17 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SW 23 | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 97 | 33 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 12 | 68 | 60 | 60 | 18 | 95 | 11 | 11 | 44 | — | 9 | 22 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 125 | 131 | — | 302 | — | 878 | 828 | — | 1604 | 1178 | — | 1441 | 1115 | — | 1855 | 1333 | — | 2864 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 310 | 67 | 19 | 131 | 795 | 19 | 278 | 453 | 65 | 260 | 70 | 21 | 236 | 765 | 67 | 188 | 67 | 38 | 206 | 21 | 19 |
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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).
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