Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it's Rusty. Let's talk about Centreville Beach for the next 16 days – and I'll level with you, it's a real bummer. This spot is an advanced wave that needs a good SW groundswell and offshore wind, but the forecast is flat and messy all around.
Water temp's 55°F, which is about 3°F colder than normal for the season, so don't forget a wetsuit.
Friday August 21 starts with a tiny 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds, but wind's cross-onshore from the WNW at 3 mph. Combined energy's moderate at 323, but it's not clean enough to bother. Saturday's 2ft, Sunday sees a jump in energy to moderate-high (452–468) but it's a short-period NW pulse (7 seconds) with onshore wind – choppy and poor.
Monday the 24th morning has the biggest wave height we see: 5ft NW at 8 seconds, cross-shore wind. Still a poor rating – no shape. The rest of the week into early September is all tiny (2–3ft), mostly cross-onshore or onshore wind, and many sessions with poor conditions. A few marginal calls on the 25th, 26th, and 29th have longer periods (16–18 seconds) but the wind's always wrong.
September 2nd morning has a 6ft NW swell (9 seconds) with light onshore wind – marginal, but short period and wrong direction. After that it's back to tiny cross-shore SW swells.
Bottom line: there's nothing worth paddling out for. The best waves are either too small, too short-period, or blown out. If you're into kiting, some of those choppy onshore days with moderate energy (like August 30, 468) could be fun, but for a surfboard it's a pass. Patience, mate – Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NW 7 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 12 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 206 | 118 | 114 | 114 | 84 | 79 | 181 | 266 | 392 | 297 | 246 | 195 | 267 | 260 | 203 | 203 | 248 | 178 | 165 | 199 | 152 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:42AM1.21m | 6:50PM1.65m | 9:53AM1.27m | 7:56PM1.66m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM1.18m | 2:40AM0.25m | 2:02PM1.20m | 3:36AM0.17m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 12 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 117 | 74 | 74 | 48 | 57 | 79 | 181 | 266 | 392 | 297 | 223 | 106 | 58 | 33 | 203 | 203 | 248 | 178 | 165 | 199 | 152 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 49 | 83 | 78 | 74 | 54 | 46 | 74 | 166 | 155 | 255 | 246 | 163 | 267 | 260 | 20 | 29 | 75 | 149 | 132 | 114 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 17 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 206 | 118 | 114 | 114 | 84 | 62 | 16 | 29 | 82 | 118 | 165 | 195 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 29 | 71 | 38 | 132 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 2 | N 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 10 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 132 | 453 | 0 | 21 | 452 | 38 | 260 | 70 | 0 | 21 | 65 | 0 | 310 | 65 | 19 | 131 | 131 | 38 | 131 | 452 | 19 |
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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).
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