
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 734 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Centreville Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: the start of this outlook is a tough one. There's a solid gap of nothing good to start. From Thursday the 9th to Wednesday the 15th of July, it's a write-off. The wind is a persistent cross-on moderate breeze, and the wave quality is just poor. It's mostly choppy, messy, and not worth the paddle. The swell is there, but it's all over the place with short-period junk, and the energy is moderate at best, like around 400 to 700 (moderate wave energy). The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 52°, which is a notable 3.6° below average.
We do get a bit of a pulse on Thursday the 16th, with the swell jumping up to 7.2ft from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is still a cross-on mess. The combined energy hits 1041 (strong wave energy), but it's still not clean enough to get excited about. That's a day for the experts only, and even then, it's a fight.
Now, Friday the 17th is where things start to look a little more interesting. The swell drops to a modest 2.6ft, but the direction swings to the WNW and the period stretches out to a long 17 seconds. That's a groundswell. The wind shifts to a cross-shore, and the conditions are described as marginal. The energy is still moderate (717). It's a picky day, but a long-period groundswell like that is better for a point or reef, not a beach break like this.
The real standout window, the only one I'd point you to, is Sunday the 19th of July. Morning and afternoon are both glassy. The wind goes almost dead calm, with a slight air and glassy conditions. The swell is a consistent 2.6ft from the WNW with a 15-17 second period. The energy is moderate (517 to 580). This is the cleanest surf of the whole forecast. It's small, but it will be clean, lined up, and the long period will make for some nice, crumbly walls. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might have a few others, but it's a beach break so there's room.
The following Monday and Tuesday (20th & 21st of July) see the swell size bump up to 5.2ft with a solid 15-19 second period from the S, and the energy jumps to very strong (1139 to 1250). But the wind goes back to a cross-on, messing up the surface. It's a promising, long-range swell that could be a classic if the wind plays ball, but with a week to go, it's a "watch this space" situation. The long period and size will be great for a point or reef, but here at the beach, it might be a bit too straight.
So, if you're looking to get wet, mark your calendar for Sunday the 19th. It's the only true glassy day with a clean, long-period swell on offer. Everything else is a chop-fest or a gamble.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 20 |
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515 | 490 | 503 | 395 | 390 | 314 | 305 | 375 | 546 | 375 | 494 | 430 | 362 | 235 | 160 | 116 | 103 | 152 | 152 | 147 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | 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-on |
High Tide | 8:02AM1.16m | 7:22PM1.95m | 9:28AM1.22m | 8:16PM2.04m | 10:37AM1.32m | 9:13PM2.13m | 11:33AM1.43m | 10:10PM2.20m | 12:21PM1.52m | 11:05PM2.24m | 1:06PM1.60m | 00:00AM2.23m | 1:48PM1.68m | 00:53AM2.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.81m | 2:52AM-0.05m | 1:53PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.28m | 3:02PM0.99m | 4:45AM-0.47m | 4:07PM0.98m | 5:36AM-0.59m | 5:08PM0.92m | 6:24AM-0.65m | 6:05PM0.83m | 7:10AM-0.62m | 7:01PM0.74m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | W 20 |
262 | 490 | 400 | 395 | 390 | 314 | 262 | 375 | 223 | 197 | 494 | 430 | 131 | 235 | 160 | 116 | 36 | 98 | 152 | 134 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | W 14 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 16 |
515 | 421 | — | 64 | 52 | 39 | 305 | 251 | 7 | 26 | 197 | 208 | 33 | 121 | 156 | 39 | 103 | 152 | 89 | 87 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 | S 18 | W 16 | S 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 13 |
61 | 104 | — | 25 | 18 | 109 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 47 | 21 | 71 | 66 | 106 | 67 | 89 | 62 | 147 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 7 | — | N 7 | NW 8 | — | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 |
150 | — | 503 | 155 | 75 | — | 37 | 64 | 546 | 375 | — | 70 | 362 | — | 14 | 107 | 107 | 168 | 286 | 200 | 468 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 453 | 38 | 131 | 452 | 19 | 332 | 662 | 70 | 310 | 70 | 19 | 131 | 95 | 52 | 131 | 452 | 19 | 349 | 452 | 19 |
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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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