
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 947 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Centreville Beach. Gotta be honest with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The whole 16-day window is a dry spell for quality surf. There’s a long stretch right through the end of July and into the first week of August with nothing worth getting wet for. The wind is a constant problem – mostly cross-onshore, sometimes fresh and lumpy, wrecking any chance of a clean face. The combined energy through that period is weak, mostly under 500 (moderate), but the wind just kills it.
We finally get a flicker of hope on Wednesday, August 5th, in the morning. That’s the only real standout in the whole run. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the NW, with a short period around 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 834 (moderate to strong). The wind swings light and cross-shore from the WSW, which is the best we’ll see. That’s the call for the more experienced crew – at 7ft, it’s pushing into expert territory, especially with a short-period, wind-driven swell that’ll be a bit fat and sectiony. The break is exposed and fairly consistent, but you’ll have to deal with the crowds that are likely to show. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that, it’s straight back to the poor stuff. The rest of the week and into the second week is a write-off. The swell drops back to knee-high or smaller, and the cross-onshore wind returns. The combined energy values are all over the place, but it doesn’t matter because the quality is shot. There’s a little bump in swell size around the 14th and 15th of August, with heights up to 5ft, but the period drops to 7 seconds and the wind is still cross-on. That’s a messy, choppy setup that might be more interesting for kite surfing than a proper surf session. Honestly, it’s a tough run. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, the board stays in the car.
A couple of final notes: for the Wednesday morning window on August 5th, the wind is light and cross-shore, which is a major positive for what little shape we’ll get. The crowds at Centreville Beach are something to keep in mind, as it can get busy. It’s an exposed beach, so it’ll handle the NW swell, but the short period means it won't be the cleanest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 9 | SW 14 | NW 8 |
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209 | 251 | 199 | 167 | 125 | 214 | 131 | 92 | 88 | 68 | 44 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 749 | 71 | 346 | |
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 | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:43AM1.88m | 2:11PM1.63m | 1:23AM1.81m | 2:39PM1.69m | 2:05AM1.71m | 3:08PM1.75m | 2:53AM1.57m | 3:39PM1.80m | 3:50AM1.42m | 4:14PM1.85m | 4:59AM1.28m | 4:56PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:39AM-0.13m | 7:40PM0.77m | 8:08AM-0.05m | 8:23PM0.68m | 8:38AM0.09m | 9:11PM0.58m | 9:10AM0.27m | 10:04PM0.48m | 9:44AM0.47m | 11:04PM0.37m | 10:23AM0.67m | 00:12AM0.24m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
8:34 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
93 | 251 | 199 | 113 | 105 | 127 | 131 | 92 | 88 | 68 | 44 | 43 | 65 | 1056 | 844 | 884 | 749 | 522 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
209 | 157 | 169 | 167 | 125 | 58 | 23 | 24 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 66 | 15 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 71 | 71 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 11 | S 13 |
161 | 1 | 148 | 84 | 92 | 27 | 37 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | 83 | 42 | 10 | 13 | 214 | 843 | 972 | 1204 | 2287 | 1689 | 1908 | 1949 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 191 | 453 | 19 | 278 | 452 | 93 | 278 | 453 | 38 | 305 | 70 | 38 | 95 | 67 | 0 | 132 | 21 | 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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