Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Issued: 10 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
10.7° C

2.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 730 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centreville Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Centreville Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Centreville Beach.

Straight up, this forecast is a tough one. There’s a lot of days where the wind is just ruining what swell there is, leaving it choppy and messy. The water is currently much colder than normal for this time of year at 51°F, which is a shock to the system, about 4°F colder than usual, so you’ll want a thick suit right now.

The first real flicker of something decent doesn’t arrive until Monday the 15th, and even that’s a stretch. The standouts are looking like a brief window on Sunday the 19th. The whole period before that is a write-off for any quality waves, with almost all morning and afternoon sessions getting a “poor” call.

Through the first week, from Saturday the 4th right through to Saturday the 11th, forget it. The swell is there at times – around 5ft to 7ft from the NW – but the wind is either a moderate cross-onshore or just onshore, creating choppy, poor surf. A couple of afternoons on the 6th and 7th get a “marginal” tag, meaning it’s rough but maybe worth a look if you’re desperate, but I wouldn’t get excited. The combined wave energy even hits a very large 1126 on Monday the 6th afternoon, but the 12 mph cross-onshore wind means that power is all wasted as messy, blown-out lumps.

The middle of the week sees some long-period energy. On Tuesday the 16th morning, there’s a 3ft groundswell from the WNW with a period of 19 seconds. That’s a very long period, which could hold some shape, but the 9 mph offshore wind from the NW is a real positive here, so the break might be cleaner than most this run. Still, it’s only a 1 out of 10, so don’t expect a classic.

Now, here’s the one that got my attention. The real, and I mean *only*, highlight is Sunday morning the 19th. The wind drops right out – glassy conditions with a slight air from the NNW at just 3 mph. That’s a major positive. You’ll get clean, smooth faces. The swell is small, 3ft from the WNW with a 15 second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 415, but with glass, you can make the most of it. It’s a true standout for the whole outlook. It’s still a fairly inconsistent break by nature, and crowds are possible here, so get down early if you want a piece. The optimum swell is from the SW, so this WNW isn’t perfect direction, but with that wind, it’ll be the best we get.

After that glassy morning, the wind picks up a little in the afternoon on the 19th to a light cross-onshore, which kills the quality again.

To be honest, if you’re looking at the bigger, choppier days around the 5th and 6th with that 6ft to 7ft NW swell and strong cross-wind over a beach break, you might be better off rigging up a kite than paddling. It’s just not a nice paddle-sesh.

So, in short: wait for Sunday the 19th morning. That’s your one shot at something clean. The rest is a long, frustrating wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
0.6
SW
14
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.9
SW
20
1
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
372
169
338
375
249
571
423
309
552
730
614
455
663
508
515
421
400
344
340
258
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:02PM1.57m
3:02AM1.55m
4:35PM1.63m
3:57AM1.41m
5:10PM1.70m
5:06AM1.27m
5:48PM1.78m
6:30AM1.18m
6:32PM1.86m
8:02AM1.16m
7:22PM1.95m
9:28AM1.22m
8:16PM2.04m
Low Tide
9:15AM-0.07m
9:35PM0.86m
9:49AM0.07m
10:33PM0.76m
10:25AM0.24m
11:36PM0.61m
11:05AM0.43m
00:43AM0.42m
11:51AM0.63m
1:49AM0.19m
12:48PM0.81m
2:52AM-0.05m
1:53PM0.93m
3:51AM-0.28m
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:50
8:50
8:50
8:49
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
14
12
14
14
12
13
14
12
14
14
13
14
15
13
15
15
12
Feels °C
11
11
10
12
12
9
11
11
9
10
11
9
10
10
10
11
12
10
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
1.9
NW
7
2.3
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.2
NNW
8
2.1
NW
8
0.8
SW
16
1.6
NW
8
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
NW
8
1
SW
16
1.7
NW
8
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
2.2
NW
8
0.8
SW
15
Energy kJ
119
372
717
287
346
667
571
310
292
180
391
279
455
663
191
515
371
400
344
602
258
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SW
18
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
20
1
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
1
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
69
91
169
338
375
184
161
169
309
552
730
614
137
123
508
61
421
340
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
49
96
85
99
101
249
238
224
206
248
29
171
134
9
122
104
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
7
1.5
N
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.7
N
7
1.3
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
N
7
2.1
NW
7
1.3
N
8
2.4
NNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NNW
8
Energy kJ
273
302
295
423
54
150
47
53
111
456
191
750
682
572
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
1
4
3
Distance (km)
95
67
19
68
131
21
131
453
38
131
453
38
128
452
19
332
453
19
131
70
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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