Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Centreville Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Centreville Beach. The next 16 days are a real grind. The waves are showing up, but the wind is ruining the party. The water temp is 14° with a -0.8° anomaly, so about average for the time of year.
The first real chance to paddle out is on Wednesday, 26 August. We’ve got a 0.6m SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds (moderate combined energy at 378). That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s getting hammered by a cross-on N wind at 10 km/h. It’s light cross-onshore with small wind ripples – a real shame because the swell has some juice. The afternoon is the same, just cloudier and a bit windier.
Thursday, 27 August, is no better. A 1.0m WNW swell with a short 8-second period, and a 15 km/h cross-on wind. The energy is moderate (386), but it’s choppy all day. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” and that’s the truth.
We roll through Friday, 28 August, and into the weekend with the same script. On Saturday, 29 August, the swell swings to SSW at 0.8m with an 18-second period (strong energy at 826). That’s a gorgeous groundswell, but the cross-on NNW wind at 20 km/h has it looking like a mess. The combined energy hits 947 on Saturday afternoon, but it’s all wasted.
The pattern continues into September. On Monday, 31 August, we have a 0.9m SW swell with a 14-second period, but it’s still cross-on. The wind is a gentle breeze at 15 km/h, but the “gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy” description says it all. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, 1 September, morning where the wind shifts to “on” (offshore) from NNW at 10 km/h, with a 0.7m SW swell and 13-second period. But the energy is weak (272) and the wave comment is only “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s a flicker, not a flame.
The first week of September sees a jump in size. On Friday, 4 September, we get a 1.9m NW swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 1226 (strong to very strong). But with a 20 km/h cross-on wind, it’s heavy, choppy, and ugly. At 1.9m, it’s a bit much for beginners, and the short period means it’s dumping hard. For the experts, the wind still kills the session. On Saturday, 5 September, the swell drops to 1.0m, but the wind picks up to 25 km/h – that’s choppy and rough.
The last week is a rerun. Swells from SW and SSW, periods between 13 and 18 seconds, and cross-on winds from N and NNW. The energy levels are moderate to strong (300 to 600 range), but the wind never gives us a break. There’s a quick moment on Thursday, 10 September, morning with a brief offshore wind (NNW, 15 km/h), but the swell is only 0.8m with a 16-second period. The wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.”
The best on offer? There’s no real standout. The most hopeful moment is the Tuesday, 1 September, morning with the offshore wind, but the swell is tiny and the energy is weak. It’s a “maybe” for a quick session if you’re jonesing. The bigger swells on 4 September are just too wind-affected and short-period. For a beach break like Centreville, with a long period swell, it’s going to break straight and flat. The crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have the beach to yourself, but that’s because the waves aren’t happening.
*Rusty out.*
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 |
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203 | 203 | 186 | 134 | 132 | 167 | 214 | 330 | 372 | 395 | 703 | 502 | 587 | 430 | 309 | 305 | 301 | 194 | 178 | 170 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.56m | 11:12PM1.88m | 12:28PM1.64m | 11:52PM1.89m | 12:53PM1.73m | 00:32AM1.86m | 1:19PM1.80m | 1:14AM1.79m | 1:46PM1.87m | 2:00AM1.69m | 2:15PM1.91m | 2:51AM1.57m | 2:49PM1.94m | 3:51AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.82m | 6:03AM-0.04m | 6:01PM0.69m | 6:32AM-0.01m | 6:39PM0.55m | 7:01AM0.07m | 7:19PM0.43m | 7:31AM0.19m | 8:01PM0.31m | 8:02AM0.35m | 8:47PM0.21m | 8:35AM0.54m | 9:39PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 6 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 7 | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
203 | 203 | 186 | 134 | 128 | 158 | 214 | 122 | 104 | 395 | 237 | 502 | 587 | 430 | 309 | 305 | 104 | 54 | 178 | 170 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
89 | 48 | 36 | 117 | 132 | 167 | 111 | 330 | 372 | 206 | 703 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 301 | 194 | 44 | 154 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 20 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
75 | 46 | 69 | 134 | 72 | 60 | 71 | 87 | 109 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 50 | 58 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 3 | N 5 | N 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 6 | NW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 132 | 105 | 51 | 208 | — | 307 | 394 | 405 | 362 | 204 | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 131 | 38 | 131 | 451 | 38 | 278 | 452 | 38 | 453 | 814 | 19 | 310 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 453 | 0 | 306 | 131 | 21 |
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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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