Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Centreville Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. For the next week and a half, the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore pattern day after day, keeping the surface messy and choppy. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wave energy is weak to moderate at best (values like 347, 328, 614 – those are weak to moderate). The water’s running a bit colder than usual at 55° here, about 3° off the norm, so you’ll feel that chill.

The first few days – Monday 17th through the following weekend – are a write-off. We’re talking “poor surf conditions” all the way. The swell direction is mostly SW, which is the optimum direction for the spot, but the wind just ruins it. The period is long (14–15 seconds), which would usually mean better shaped waves, but with that wind, it’s a mess.

There’s a slight glimmer on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th. The wind finally shifts, going light and offshore from the NW or cross-shore from the WSW. The swell stays small – 2ft from the SW – and the energy is moderate (373 to 546). The period is long (17–18 seconds), so it’ll have some push. But it’s still only “marginal” at best, and the crowds can be a problem here at Centreville Beach, so don’t expect an empty lineup. Still, if you’re desperate and the tide lines up, Monday afternoon could be the pick of a bad bunch.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the end of August. The last two days of the month – Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st – show a tiny uptick in size, with the swell reaching 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, and energy climbing to the 700s and 800s (strong). But the period is still long (15–16 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore again, so it’s choppy. Not worth the paddle.

The first of September brings more of the same: light cross-shore winds and knee-high surf. The best you can say is it’s not as messy, but the surf is still marginal.

Honestly, if you’re a kiter, this stretch of onshore wind and modest swell might look interesting. But for a surfer? There’s nothing here that stands out as a true standout. The best bet is Monday 24th afternoon, but keep your expectations low. This is a tough run for Centreville Beach – a blank spell that’s pretty normal for the area. Things can change, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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