Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.1° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 16th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centreville Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Centreville Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.

We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much happening to kick things off. From Monday the 14th through to Monday the 21st, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, the swell is small and weak, and what little energy there is (in the 191 to 713 range) just isn’t shaping up. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit if you’re even thinking about a paddle.

Now, the first real standout, and I mean the only one worth getting excited about, hits us on Tuesday the 22nd of September. Centreville Beach is looking at a solid 10ft swell from the NW. The combined energy is pumping at 1897, which is strong. But – and this is a big but – that’s way too much juice for this spot. At over 8ft, this is strictly for the experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand for this one. The wind is cross-on from the N at 12 mph, so it’ll be a bit of a battle, but the raw power is there for those who can handle it. It’s a beach break, and with a period of 10 seconds, it’s not a super long groundswell, so it won’t be too straight.

After that big pulse, Wednesday the 23rd of September afternoon is a real treat. The swell drops to a manageable 4ft from the WNW, and the wind goes glassy. Dead calm. That’s the kind of session you dream about. The energy is a moderate 543, but with clean, smooth conditions, that’s a whole lot more fun than the big stuff the day before. This is your window for a proper, clean surf.

The rest of the week and into the next looks pretty average. A few days of marginal, onshore conditions, nothing that’ll get your heart racing. The last decent chance might be Saturday the 26th morning with a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is onshore and it’s a bit of a gamble. Overall, if you’ve got to pick, make it the glassy Wednesday afternoon or brave the Tuesday beast.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
2
NW
8
0.4
SSW
18
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
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19
0.6
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19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
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18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
396
147
142
122
121
121
489
104
498
363
311
303
303
236
258
375
370
383
401
366
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
15
N
20
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
25
N
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
2:04PM1.92m
3:07AM1.52m
2:36PM1.85m
4:04AM1.40m
3:11PM1.76m
5:13AM1.30m
3:54PM1.67m
6:39AM1.25m
4:49PM1.59m
8:08AM1.27m
6:03PM1.55m
9:09AM1.33m
7:21PM1.56m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.11m
8:34AM0.76m
9:36PM0.16m
9:09AM0.94m
10:28PM0.23m
9:51AM1.09m
11:30PM0.30m
10:49AM1.20m
00:42AM0.34m
12:16PM1.25m
1:52AM0.32m
1:46PM1.20m
2:50AM0.27m
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7:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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15
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9
15
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12
13
12
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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.

Centreville Beach is 27 km (17 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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