Centreville Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.60° N 124.34° W

Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Centreville Beach sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.3° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with NW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf forecast for Centreville Beach is a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days. We’ve got a pulse of energy early on, but a lot of choppy, messy conditions in between, with a couple of cleaner windows later on that look promising.

The first real action kicks off Friday morning, 4th September. Early birds will get a solid 7ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must. The wave energy is pumping hard with a combined energy of 1685, so this is a powerful, punchy swell. At 7ft, it’s not for the faint-hearted; this is one for the advanced crew only. The morning session is the pick, as the wind stays clean.

By Friday afternoon, the wind swings to a light cross-on, and the quality drops a notch. Still rideable, but the magic is gone. Then from Saturday morning, 5th September, right through to Tuesday, 8th September, we hit a flat spell of small, messy, cross-on junk. Swell drops to around 3ft to 4ft, periods are a mix of short and long, but the wind is a constant onshore mess. The combined energy drops to under 1000, and the wave comments are just poor. Not worth paddling out for.

We get a little flicker of hope on Wednesday afternoon, 9th September. The swell is only 4ft from the S at 12 seconds, but the wind goes glassy, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” The combined energy is 687, so it’s not a heavy hitter, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be a fun, clean wave for the crew who want to get wet without the battle.

Thursday afternoon, 10th September, is another glassy moment. Swell is 3ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period. That’s a groundswell, and it’ll be a bit slow at a beach break, but the glassy wind will make it look pretty. The energy is 920, so it’s got some life in the water.

Now, the real standout for the whole period is shaping up for Friday morning, 18th September. That’s a week and a half out, so it’s a long-range call, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a 8ft NW swell with an 8-second period and a light cross-on breeze. The combined energy is a solid 1134, which is proper moderate energy. For an exposed beach like Centreville, that’s a lot of water moving. At 8ft, it’s pushing into expert-only territory, but it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the forecast. The wind is light, so it could be a good one if the tide plays nice.

The crowd situation at Centreville Beach is listed as “sometimes”, so expect a few local heads out for the Friday morning 18th September swell, but it shouldn’t be a zoo.

Overall, don’t bother with the next week. Wait for the glassy windows on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th, and keep your eyes on Friday 18th September for the biggest, most powerful day of the run.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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NW
10
1.9
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10
1.6
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9
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SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
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0.9
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12
1.1
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12
1.1
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12
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
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17
0.9
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
977
709
475
587
477
523
449
372
268
264
257
239
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248
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344
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413
549
427
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
N
15
N
10
NE
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
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NNE
5
NW
10
NNW
0
NNE
10
WSW
5
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10
NNE
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
11:58AM1.84m
11:51PM1.97m
Low Tide
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
5:39AM-0.11m
5:53PM0.39m
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Feels °C
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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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