White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this stretch is a tough one. The only spot in the game is White Plains Beach, a reef break that’s consistent and open to the south swell, but the conditions are giving us a real headache.

We start off on Thursday, August 6th. The water is 81°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The swell is tiny, just 2 ft from the SW, with a long period of 14 seconds, giving us weak energy (143). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean, but the waves are small and weak. It’s a poor surf call. Beginners might find a few knee-high bumps, but for the rest of us, it’s a pass.

The situation doesn’t get any better through the weekend. Friday and Saturday, the 7th and 8th, the swell stays below 2 ft, and the wind picks up to a fresh breeze of 19-22 mph. The wave energy climbs a bit on Saturday morning to 517 (moderate), but the period is a short 18 seconds for that SSW swell. Still marginal at best. Sunday the 9th is more of the same: small, windy, and poor.

We get a slight bump in size on Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, with the swell reaching 2 ft and then 3 ft. The energy on Tuesday afternoon hits 575 (moderate), and the wind is a cross-off, keeping it clean. But the period drops to 14 seconds, and the rating is still just marginal. Not what you’d call a standout.

The best chance in this whole period looks like Wednesday, August 12th. The swell pushes to 3 ft from the S with a period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1026 (strong). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the only window where the energy is there and the conditions are workable. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got. For a reef break like White Plains, that long period groundswell should give it some shape, but the onshore angle might keep it a bit lumpy. Honestly, it’s the only day I’d even consider paddling out.

After that, things get ugly. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see the swell hit 4 ft and 4 ft, but the wind is howling at 22-25 mph, making it a messy, poor-quality affair. The combined energy is in the 700-900 range, so there’s power, but it’s not fun. Then Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, we get a pulse of 6 ft from the E, but with a terrible period of just 7-8 seconds – that’s windswell, pure and simple. The wind stays strong at 25-28 mph. With a beach and reef setup, this is looking more like a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day. It’s too big and blown out for most.

The energy drops off again into the second week. Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th, the swell falls back to 2 ft-2 ft, with moderate winds and weak energy (109-308). Still poor. Then Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st, we see a glimmer. The swell picks up to 2 ft-3 ft from the S/SW, with a very long period of 21 seconds, pushing the energy to 786 (strong). The wind is a moderate breeze from the ENE, keeping it clean. This is the second-best option in the whole window, but it’s over a week away, so you’d have to keep an eye on it. That long period groundswell will be best at a reef like White Plains, but it’s still a marginal call.

So, the bottom line: the only true standout is Wednesday, August 12th. It’s not pumping, but it’s the cleanest, most energetic day on offer. The rest of the window is a write-off of small, windy, or short-period junk. If you’re desperate, you could try the morning of the 20th or 21st, but it’s a long-range gamble. For now, I’d save your energy.

Rusty.

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