Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The outlook for Centreville Beach is a bit of a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, wind-affected surf for the next week-and-a-half, with only one real spike of size that’s strictly for the brave. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance for a wave comes on Sunday the 6th. The morning offers a 3ft swell from the SSW, but don’t get too excited. The wind is a light cross-on from the NNW at 6 mph, and the combined wave energy is sitting at 659 (moderate). The wave comment says it’s marginal, and the score backs that up. It’s a small, weak groundswell with a long 15-second period, which might offer a few clean lines if you’re patient, but it’s not going to be a standout. The afternoon gets worse as the wind picks up to 12 mph, turning it choppy.

Monday the 7th through to Saturday the 12th is a tough run. Swell drops to between 2ft and 3ft, but the wind is a persistent cross-on from the north, anywhere from 6 to 16 mph. The combined energy stays under 700 (moderate), but the wave comments are all “poor” or “marginal.” It’s small, choppy, and not really worth paddling out for. You’d be better off waiting.

Now, here’s the one that catches the eye. Sunday the 13th sees a jump in size. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the NW, but the period is a short 9 seconds and the wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1043 (strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but that short period means it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. This is definitely for advanced surfers only. The afternoon drops to 7ft with a 8-second period, but the wind goes cross-on at 12 mph, making it choppy and messy. It’s a big, powerful but unruly day.

From Monday the 14th all the way through to Monday the 21st of September, the swell drops right back to ankle-snappers: 2ft to 3ft. The wind is a constant cross-on from the north or NNW, mostly a moderate breeze. The combined energy mostly sits below 500 (weak to moderate). The wave comments are all “poor” or “marginal.” It’s a long, flat spell with no real quality on offer.

The only standout – and I mean the only one – is the morning of Sunday the 13th. That 8ft NW swell with a cross-offshore wind gives it some power and a cleaner look, but it’s a short-period, powerful swell, and it’s strictly for the experts. Crowds are possible, as it’s a fairly consistent spot, but with that size, it’ll thin out the lineup. For everyone else, this is a long stretch of small, choppy days. A blank run like this is more normal for the area.

Rusty.

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