Centreville Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Centreville Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this isn't one of those weeks that'll have you racing to the beach. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off, to be honest. We've got a solid 16 days of poor surf conditions on the cards, with the only flicker of life being a couple of "marginal" calls right at the end. The wind is a constant problem, blowing cross-on from the north or north-northwest at 12 mph, and that just chops everything up. It’s a real shame because the swell is trying to do its thing.

The water's a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 52°F – that's a solid 4°F below the norm, so you'll want a good wetsuit if you're even thinking about getting in.

Let's break it down. Wednesday the 8th kicks off with a modest 3 ft SW groundswell, period at 18 seconds, but that clean energy is ruined by the cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 794, but it's all for nothing. Thursday and Friday are the same story – some waist-high SW swell, but the wind just won't let up. Saturday the 11th sees a bit of a shift, with a 5 ft NW swell coming in the afternoon, but it's still cross-on and the period drops to 10 seconds, making it a messy, choppy affair.

The first week is a total bust. The swell does get a little punchy around Sunday the 12th with 6 ft of NW swell, but the wind is up to 16 mph and it's a complete mess. For a beach break like this, that kind of wind and swell combo is more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys. The second week doesn't get any better. We see some long-period WNW groundswells (17-19 seconds) kicking around, but they're small and the wind is relentless. The only real standout – and I use that term loosely – is Saturday morning the 18th. The wind finally swings to the NW at a light 6 mph, going offshore. The swell is only 3 ft from the WNW with a 16-second period, but it's the cleanest window we get. The combined energy is moderate (716), but it's a marginal call. For a brief moment, if you can get out there, you might find a clean, long-period wave. But it's still a gamble.

Honestly, friends, this is a blank run. Centreville Beach is a fairly consistent spot, so it's a bit of a surprise to see such a long stretch of nothing. Normally, it doesn't stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, save your energy. If you're desperate, that Saturday morning on the 18th is your only real hope, but don't expect much.

Rusty.

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