Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.3° 

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 27 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Centreville Beach over the next sixteen days.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough outlook. We’re looking at a long stretch with very little to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for good waves. There’s a weak, short-period swell hanging around, but the wind is a killer. It’s almost constantly a cross-onshore breeze, from the north or north-northwest, blowing at 9 to 19 mph. That’s just going to keep things choppy and messy.

The first few days, from Monday the 27th of July right through to the end of the month, we’ve got some SW swell pushing in. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 903 on Monday morning and peaking at 1248 on Monday afternoon. But don’t let those numbers fool you; the wind is ruining any chance of quality. The swell period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell, but at a beach break like Centreville, that long period can make the waves break too straight and close out. And with the wind on it, it’s just a messy, lumpy affair.

We get a slight shift at the very end of the month, on Friday the 31st of July, where the swell direction swings around to the NW. The problem is, the period drops to a tiny 6 to 7 seconds – that’s pure windswell, weak and crumbly. The energy drops to 575, and the wind is still howling at 12 mph. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

The first week of August is even worse. Swell heights drop to 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy levels are pitiful, often below 100. The wind doesn’t let up. It’s a flat, choppy mess until around the 8th and 9th of August, where we see a tiny S/SW swell try to build. The energy picks up to 440 on the 9th, but the swell is only 3 ft and the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the north. It’s going to be a washing machine out there.

The only real standout, and I’m using that term loosely, is the very last entry on Tuesday the 11th of August. The wind finally shifts to an onshore direction from the NNW, but it drops to a gentle 9 mph. The swell is 2 ft from the WNW with a 16-second period, and the energy is 329. It’s still not great, but if the wind stays light, it might be the least ugly period of the whole forecast. For a place like this, going that long without a decent window is a bit of a blank run, but it happens.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is consistent and strong, but the waves are just too poor quality to get excited about. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but I wouldn’t be holding my breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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0
1
3
0
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3
0
0
0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.5
NW
7
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
1.6
NW
7
0.8
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
602
694
1053
1037
745
974
885
786
574
357
406
519
171
198
186
183
237
236
290
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
20
N
20
N
10
NNE
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
N
Wind State
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
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
2:39PM1.69m
2:05AM1.71m
Low Tide
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
8:08AM-0.05m
8:23PM0.68m
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6:09
6:09
6:11
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6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:36
8:35
8:34
8:32
8:31
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Temp °C
15
16
17
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17
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Feels °C
13
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11
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12
11
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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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