Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.9° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 536 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Centreville Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for Centreville Beach.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for from Wednesday the 9th all the way through Friday the 11th. The wind is just messing things up – cross-onshore all day, and the swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft from the SW, but the period is way up around 16 to 19 seconds, which is a long period groundswell but the wind chop kills any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy is moderate at best (343) but the conditions are poor, so forget it.

Thursday the 10th is more of the same – a bit more energy (567-631) but still cross-onshore and choppy. No go.

Now, Saturday morning, September 12th – this is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a small SW swell, 3ft, with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s the kind of clean you dream about. The combined energy is solid moderate (652) and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the whole window. It’s not big, but it’ll be smooth, clean, and fun for a longboard or a fish. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The only downside is that Centreville Beach can get crowded sometimes, so get out early if you want it to yourself. That’s the best on offer.

Saturday afternoon the wind swings back cross-onshore, and the quality drops.

Sunday the 13th brings a new pulse from the NW, 5ft to 5ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds – short-period wind swell – and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. Combined energy is moderate to strong (509-646), but it’ll be choppy and messy. Not worth it.

Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th – back to tiny SW swell, 2ft, with long periods but poor wind. Nothing doing.

Wednesday the 16th sees a shift: a NW swell building from 4ft to 5ft, period 7-8 seconds, with light cross-onshore winds. The energy picks up (289-479) but it’s marginal. Not a standout.

Thursday the 17th is the second-best moment in the forecast: a solid NW swell, 6ft to 7ft, period 9 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is strong (667-890). This is getting into that fun size, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and not as clean as a long-period groundswell. Still, for a beach break, it’s worth a look if you’re keen for a proper push. Not for beginners though – over 5ft can be a handful.

Friday the 18th – a similar NW swell, 5ft to 5ft, period 9 seconds, light cross-shore wind. Marginal but still rideable.

Then from Saturday the 19th through to Wednesday the 23rd, we drop back into tiny SW swells (2ft to 3ft) with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. A blank run.

Finally, on Thursday the 24th, a new NW pulse shows up – 7ft, period 8 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind and strong energy (823). That’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a solid end to the run if it holds.

So bottom line: the clear winner is Saturday morning, September 12th – glassy, clean, and small but fun. Thursday the 17th is the next best if you want more size. The rest is mostly a write-off until then.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
13
Monday
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0
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.2
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
183
169
300
413
470
492
474
456
262
293
341
279
318
402
177
84
147
147
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
N
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
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20
N
10
NE
5
SSE
15
NNW
10
NE
20
N
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NNW
20
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
10:05PM2.00m
11:25AM1.74m
11:00PM2.01m
11:58AM1.84m
11:51PM1.97m
12:31PM1.92m
00:39AM1.89m
1:02PM1.96m
1:27AM1.78m
1:33PM1.96m
2:16AM1.65m
2:04PM1.92m
3:07AM1.52m
Low Tide
4:58AM-0.17m
5:04PM0.57m
5:39AM-0.11m
5:53PM0.39m
6:16AM0.00m
6:38PM0.24m
6:52AM0.16m
7:22PM0.14m
7:26AM0.35m
8:05PM0.10m
8:00AM0.55m
8:49PM0.11m
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7:36
7:35
7:32
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24
18
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18
14
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12
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Feels °C
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11
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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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