Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
12.6°C
1.9° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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 on the cards for Centreville Beach.

The first half of the forecast is a mixed bag, but we’ve got a run of messy, onshore conditions to wade through before things get interesting. We’re looking at a solid pulse of swell arriving around the second weekend, but it’s going to be a big one, so only the experienced crew should be in the water.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off—light rain and a cross-shore wind with a 7ft WNW swell that’s all over the place. The combined energy reading is a strong 1225, but it’s not doing us any favours. The water is sitting at 55°, which is nearly two degrees colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good hood and gloves.

Friday the 4th morning is our first real window. The wind goes light cross-offshore from the SSW, and we’ve got a clean 7ft NW swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is up at 1685, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the first week. The swell direction matches the optimum SW on the charts, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. Get out there early before the wind shifts around in the afternoon.

From Saturday the 5th right through to Thursday the 10th, it’s a long, frustrating stretch of tiny, weak swell and poor winds. The swell drops to around 3ft, with periods all over the place, and the wind is predominantly onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy drops to the 500-700 range, which is weak. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, Friday the 11th is where it gets interesting. The morning shows a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and a combined energy of 1861. But the afternoon is the real deal—a 10ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 2727. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell. However, the word is that this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The wind is light cross-onshore, but 10ft is well over the 8ft mark, so this is experts only. Long-period groundswell like this will be powerful and walled up, not the most user-friendly shape for a beach break. This is your second standout, but it’s a serious one, and it’s only for the brave.

Saturday the 12th morning is still solid at 8ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the energy is down to 1524. The afternoon gets messy with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and the swell crashes down to 3ft.

From Sunday the 13th onward, it’s a long, drawn-out decline. The wind picks up to 12-16 mph, the swell stays around 3ft to 7ft, but the conditions are consistently poor. There’s a lot of heavy cross-onshore wind, and the combined energy drops to the 400-500 range. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

A final small pulse of very long-period groundswell (21 seconds) shows up on the morning of Friday the 18th, but it’s a tiny 2ft, with a weak combined energy of 741. It’s a tease, not a session.

So, to sum it up: hit Friday morning the 4th for the cleanest, most manageable swell. The big Friday the 11th afternoon is a spectacle for the experts. Otherwise, the rest of the 16 days is a grind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:16PM1.92m
6:34AM1.26m
5:18PM1.89m
8:07AM1.30m
6:33PM1.88m
9:17AM1.39m
7:52PM1.90m
10:08AM1.51m
9:03PM1.95m
10:48AM1.62m
10:05PM2.00m
11:25AM1.74m
11:00PM2.01m
Low Tide
9:56AM0.92m
11:47PM0.08m
10:57AM1.07m
1:04AM0.04m
12:21PM1.15m
2:17AM-0.04m
1:53PM1.11m
3:19AM-0.12m
3:10PM0.97m
4:12AM-0.17m
4:11PM0.77m
4:58AM-0.17m
5:04PM0.57m
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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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