White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got cooking for White Plains Beach over the next couple of weeks. We're stuck in a bit of a lull for the most part, with the odd glimmer of hope right at the very end of the run.

The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September are pretty weak. Friday has some long-period groundswell, with that 16-second period, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW. It's clean enough with a cross-off breeze, but the wave energy is weak (403 and 303). Saturday afternoon is the pick of this early period – the wind goes glassy and we've got a clean 2ft SW groundswell. It's small, but that glassy surface will make it look pretty for a longboard.

We then hit a long, flat spell. From Sunday the 13th right through to Thursday the 24th of September, the surf is either tiny, choppy, or just plain poor. There's a bit of a bump on Tuesday the 15th with swell hitting 3ft, but the wind is up and creating a cross-chop, ruining any potential. The combined energy climbs into the moderate range (598), but it's just not clean. Later in that week, the wind gets really strong, and while the swell stays around 3ft, the conditions are just too messy for a good paddle. The beachbreak is going to be all over the place. Honestly, if you're looking for a wave during this stretch, you might be better off with a kite than a surfboard.

Now, the real standout comes in the second week. Friday the 25th of September is the one to circle on the calendar. We've got a 3ft SW groundswell with that nice 16-second period, but the wind is looking promising – a light cross-off breeze. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions" for both the morning and afternoon. The wave energy is still solidly moderate (680 and 662), and with that offshore flow, White Plains could be offering up some clean, lined-up waves. It's still a small swell, but if you've got a log or a fish, this is the best session on offer by a long shot.

Saturday the 26th of September follows up nicely. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is forecast to go glassy in the morning. That is a major positive. If that holds, it'll be a stunning morning for a smooth, clean surf. It won't have the energy of the day before, but you can't beat a glassy ocean.

So, there you have it. A long, frustrating wait for a couple of days that look like they'll be worth the patience. Lock in the 25th and the 26th.

Rusty.

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