
Surf Forecasts:
Centreville Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th 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 take a good, honest look at what’s coming up for Centreville Beach. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is a rough one. There’s a long, dry gap right from the start, so don’t even bother waxing up for the first week.
We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing until the very end of the window. The bulk of the first week is filled with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds that will keep things choppy and messy. The wave energy is in the moderate range, hitting around 659 (combined energy) early on, but it’s all for nothing with the wind. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The only real chance to get wet comes right at the tail end of the 16-day forecast, and it’s a long way out. On Monday the 21st of September, we finally get a glimmer of hope. The morning session is looking like the only true standout. We’ll have a 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 18 seconds, which means real energy and shape. The wind is forecast to be glassy, which is a massive positive. The combined energy is 451 (moderate), and the swell is right in the optimum direction for the break. The downside? It’s a long-range call, so don’t set your watch by it yet, but it’s the only light at the end of the tunnel. This spot is exposed and fairly consistent, but those long-period swells can be a bit straight at beach breaks, so keep that in mind.
For the rest of the window, it’s a washout. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or fresh, and the surf quality is poor. The short period windswell on the 13th of September (6ft from the NW at 8 seconds) is a no-go – too much wind, poor shape, and it’s over 5ft, so it’s not for the beginners anyway.
Honestly, this is a blank run. It’s a tough stretch for the area, but it won’t stay poor forever. Keep an eye on that Monday the 21st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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372 | 214 | 261 | 253 | 232 | 206 | 190 | 175 | 202 | 169 | 300 | 413 | 470 | 421 | 474 | 468 | 360 | 346 | 293 | 241 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:52PM1.90m | 10:08AM1.51m | 9:03PM1.95m | 10:48AM1.62m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19AM-0.12m | 3:10PM0.97m | 4:12AM-0.17m | 4:11PM0.77m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NW 6 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 |
372 | 214 | 88 | 253 | 344 | 217 | 173 | 240 | 219 | 193 | 131 | 413 | 470 | 310 | 474 | 468 | 360 | 346 | 293 | 647 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 14 |
107 | 66 | 261 | 128 | 232 | 206 | 190 | 175 | 202 | 112 | 222 | 154 | 160 | 421 | 57 | 71 | 38 | 57 | 42 | 241 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 10 | S 8 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | SW 18 |
45 | 107 | 136 | 56 | 116 | 144 | 85 | 85 | 183 | 169 | 300 | 123 | 101 | 131 | 57 | 34 | 59 | 47 | 59 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — |
4 | 22 | — | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 243 | 294 | — | 353 | 273 | 301 | 321 | 321 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 19 | 131 | 70 | 0 | 93 | 65 | 19 | 67 | 70 | 25 | 131 | 67 | 19 | 310 | 453 | 38 | 349 | 453 | 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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