Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.

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, I’ve had a look at the charts for Centreville Beach. Gotta be straight with you, mate – it’s a rough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long, long run of poor conditions coming our way. The forecast is mostly a write-off for the next couple of weeks, but I’ll walk you through it.

The first day with any surf on offer is Monday, July 27th, but it’s not good. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, but it’s being trashed by a cross-onshore breeze. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t get a thermal shock. The wave energy is moderate (903), but the wind is 9 mph from the NNW, making it choppy and bumpy. The afternoon is a little bigger at 4ft, but the same story – cross-onshore and messy. Honestly, don’t bother.

The whole week stays like this. Tuesday the 28th through to the weekend, we’re stuck with the same pattern: 3ft to 5ft SW swell, periods dropping from 17 seconds down to 14, but always with that darn cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate to strong (849 to 1248), but it’s all for nothing with the wind ruining the shape. The gear might be better suited for a kite session than a paddle.

July 31st and August 1st see the swell drop off to 2ft – 2ft, and the energy fades away to weak (384). Conditions are still cross-onshore and choppy. By August 2nd, we’re down to 1ft – 2ft, with a fresh breeze at 19 mph making it lumpy. This is a dead zone.

There’s a long gap of nothing from August 3rd to August 10th. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the energy is pathetic – under 120. The wind is still cross-onshore and choppy. It’s a total blank.

The only glimmer of hope, and it’s a long shot, is on Tuesday, August 11th. We’ve got a 8ft – 8ft pulse from the NW, but the period is short at 8 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. The wind finally looks okay, switching to WSW to W at 6 mph to 3 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore. The wave energy is strong (1177 to 1441), which is exciting, but that size is for experts only. The short period will make it dumpy and hard to handle. For a beach break, this is a tricky one. It’s the only standout in the whole 16-day window, but I’d call it a promising but uncertain prospect that far out.

So, the honest truth: nothing worth paddling out for until at least August 11th, and even then it’s a gamble. The forecast can change, but for now, keep your board in the shed.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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18
1.3
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18
1.2
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.3
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17
1.2
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17
1.2
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16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
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16
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16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
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15
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SW
14
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14
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0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
694
1053
1037
745
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885
786
574
357
406
519
209
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164
207
180
160
102
69
49
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
25
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
3:08PM1.75m
2:53AM1.57m
Low Tide
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
8:38AM0.09m
9:11PM0.58m
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Feels °C
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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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