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“Centerville doesn't have any good waves just gnarly currents and gnarly beach break, don't go in the water unless you are planning on drowning or being shark bait,”
lostcoastlou from UNITED STATES - 05 Sep 2013
Centreville Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.5(1: Centreville Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Centreville Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Humboldt County. 5: the best break in Humboldt County). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Centreville Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Centreville Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Centreville Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Centreville Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Centreville Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Centreville Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Centreville Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Centreville Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Centreville Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Centreville Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Dangerous! Undertow, cross currents, & strong rip-currents; a sand bar that usually maintains a close proximity to shore making wicked shore breaks; and close out waves challenge the stronger paddlers and well practised duck divers or trounce the inexperienced into a more respectful attitude. 3/4/5 wetsuit with hood and booties required most of the year, spring suits w/ no hood or booties on the warmest days of late summer.
That said, there are a couple times per year (if that) when it sets up to be primo! One of my best surfing experiences was a Centerville dawn patrol day with a paddle out almost bath tub flat, sunshine with unusual warm morning very light breeze, spring suit almost not needed, but still worn, and set after set of perfect 8 -12' never-ending tubes well off shore, and only 4 other surfers in the water.”
icanthearyouitstoodarkinhere from UNITED STATES - 05 Jun 2013
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