
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,173 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is gonna be a tough-looking 16-day stretch for Centreville Beach.
The first bit of surf we see is actually the best of the whole run, but even that is a bit of a struggle. It kicks off Saturday the 25th with a light NNW breeze that’s actually *onshore*, so the surface is clean but not glassy. Swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a period of 21 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which usually packs a punch but can be tricky at a beach break like this – it might just close out or barrel too straight. Water is sitting at about 54°, and it’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so bring the thick rubber. The combined swell energy is strong (1175), but the score says it’s marginal. A couple of waves could be had, but you’ll be working for them.
Sunday the 26th sees the swell hold similar size at about 4 ft, still from the SW, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph. It gets a bit bumpy and choppy. The energy stays strong on Sunday morning (1197) but drops a bit by the afternoon (1018). Honestly, it’s not pretty.
Monday the 27th keeps that same story: around 4 ft to 4 ft, SW, and cross-onshore winds at 9 mph. Choppy conditions continue. Still a fair amount of energy in the water (905 to 1246), but with that onshore wind, it’s a messy, lumpy wave.
From Tuesday the 28th onwards, it really goes downhill. The swell doesn’t disappear entirely, but the wind picks up to 12-16 mph, and it stays cross-onshore for days on end. The swell drops from around 3 ft down to about 1 ft by early August, and the periods shorten up, meaning weak, short-period slop. The combined energy readings fall from low three-digit numbers down to two-digit numbers – real weak stuff. Conditions are consistently described as poor.
From the 31st of July all the way through to the 9th of August, there’s nothing worth paddling for. The swell is tiny (1 ft to 2 ft), winds are strong and onshore, and the energy is basically gone. It’s a blank run of about 10 days with no real surf.
If you’re desperate, the standouts are Saturday the 25th morning and maybe Sunday the 26th morning for the biggest swell of the run, but don’t expect much. For the rest of it, you’re better off on land. The set-up here at Centreville Beach with steady onshore winds and reasonable swell early on isn’t ideal for the board. In fact, with that consistent cross-onshore wind and a beach/reef set-up, the whole first week looks more appealing for kite surfing than anything you’d want to paddle into.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | SW 14 |
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843 | 1070 | 834 | 602 | 694 | 1053 | 1037 | 745 | 974 | 885 | 786 | 574 | 357 | 406 | 519 | 209 | 206 | 169 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | 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 |
High Tide | 9:18PM1.78m | 11:47AM1.36m | 10:05PM1.83m | 12:19PM1.41m | 10:47PM1.87m | 12:48PM1.47m | 11:27PM1.91m | 1:17PM1.52m | 00:05AM1.91m | 1:44PM1.58m | 00:43AM1.88m | 2:11PM1.63m | 1:23AM1.81m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM-0.04m | 4:15PM1.11m | 5:30AM-0.11m | 5:00PM1.05m | 6:05AM-0.16m | 5:40PM0.99m | 6:38AM-0.19m | 6:19PM0.92m | 7:09AM-0.18m | 6:59PM0.84m | 7:39AM-0.13m | 7:40PM0.77m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:38 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 6 |
843 | 1070 | 834 | 602 | 694 | 1053 | 1037 | 745 | 974 | 885 | 786 | 150 | 357 | 406 | 519 | 209 | 206 | 169 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 14 |
69 | 71 | 53 | 136 | 141 | 144 | 138 | 112 | 126 | 190 | 31 | 574 | 307 | 188 | 20 | 161 | 155 | 155 | 164 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 16 | SSE 17 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
18 | 56 | 56 | 220 | 68 | 40 | 50 | 21 | 36 | 53 | 32 | 227 | 11 | 11 | 246 | 99 | 104 | 67 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 7 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — |
— | — | 75 | — | 5 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 197 | — | 359 | 105 | 336 | 190 | 147 | 124 | 139 | 139 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 19 | 191 | 452 | 75 | 349 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 452 | 19 | 131 | 453 |
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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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