Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
13.5°C
1.0° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 703 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here, giving you the straight goods.

The outlook is a slow burn, no two ways about it. We’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf to kick things off. Nearly 10 days of flat, choppy junk, so don’t rush to wax your board.

The only break in the frame is Centreville Beach. It’s a beach exposed to the SW, and the water is running a bit cold for the season.

From Sunday, August 23rd, right through the end of the month, the swell is tiny – 2 to 3 feet – and the wind is blowing cross-onshore from the North, tearing up any chance of a clean wave. The energy is low, barely registering.

We get a little bump around the 29th and 30th, with waves hitting 4 feet from the SW, but the onshore wind sticks around, keeping it chopped. The energy picks up to moderate, but the quality is still poor.

The long-range stuff gets more interesting, but it’s a long wait. On Thursday, September 3rd, we see a 3-foot SW swell with a very long period of 20 seconds. The energy is strong (1133), which is a sign of a real groundswell, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a grovel. Frustrating.

The one to circle on your calendar is the morning of Saturday, September 5th. The forecast shows a 4-foot SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind switches to a light offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph. That is the cleanest window in the whole 16 days. The energy is strong at 1010. That’s your best bet. The next day, Sunday the 6th, has a bigger 6-foot swell from the NW, but the period drops to 11 seconds and the wind is messy again. That 6-foot might be a handful for beginners and a bit walled-off for a beach break.

By Monday, September 7th, we’ve got another 6-foot NW swell, but with 9 mph winds, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. That kind of setup with decent size and onshore wind at a beach break is more of a kite session than a surf session.

So, the one and only standout is Saturday morning, September 5th. Light offshore, solid groundswell, and the cleanest conditions of the whole run. Everything else is a pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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SW
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0.5
SW
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SW
18
0.6
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18
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18
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WSW
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0.7
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0.6
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0.8
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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166
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255
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330
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395
703
447
Wind (km/h)
20
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W
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
WNW
15
NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
10:37AM1.34m
8:56PM1.72m
11:10AM1.41m
9:47PM1.79m
11:37AM1.48m
10:31PM1.85m
12:03PM1.56m
11:12PM1.88m
12:28PM1.64m
11:52PM1.89m
12:53PM1.73m
00:32AM1.86m
1:19PM1.80m
1:14AM1.79m
Low Tide
3:09PM1.15m
4:21AM0.09m
4:00PM1.05m
4:59AM0.02m
4:43PM0.94m
5:32AM-0.03m
5:23PM0.82m
6:03AM-0.04m
6:01PM0.69m
6:32AM-0.01m
6:39PM0.55m
7:01AM0.07m
7:19PM0.43m
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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.

Centreville Beach is 27 km (17 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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