White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for White Plains Beach. I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a real slow patch to get through before we see anything worth getting excited about. The long-term outlook does have a couple of glimmers, but we’ll have to be patient.

Right now, we’re kicking off with a bit of a flat spell. For the first recommendation, looking at White Plains Beach, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days are a tough watch. Friday the 31st of July has some swell, but the wind is howling at 25 mph from the E, making it a cross-off mess. The wave energy is moderate (824) but the quality is just poor. It stays rough through the weekend with a 10 ft E swell on Saturday morning, but that’s way too big for beginners and the cross-off winds are still strong. The energy is strong (1297) but it’s not clean enough for a good paddle.

We hit a real lull from about Monday the 3rd of August through to Friday the 7th. Swell drops to tiny 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy is weak (under 150). Even with a period of glassy offshore wind on Tuesday the 4th afternoon, the waves are just too small to bother with. The consistent onshore breeze keeps things messy.

Then, we start to see a bit of life again. Saturday the 8th of August has a 5 ft E swell but the wind is still fresh at 22 mph, so it’s a blustery, poor-quality affair. The energy is moderate (499) but not worth the drive.

Finally, the standout window appears around Sunday the 9th of August. The morning brings a long-period groundswell from the S at 19 seconds, pushing 2 ft of swell. The energy is moderate (525) and the wind is a manageable 12 mph from the ENE, keeping things clean. It’s a reef break here, so that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you some proper shape. The size is tiny, but for a patient surfer, the quality will be there. This is the best on offer in the whole run, but it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a grain of salt.

The following days, Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, have a bit more push at 3 ft from the SSW, but the cross-shore wind picks up and chops the surface up. The energy is getting up there (958), but the conditions are ordinary. The second week finishes with a few more marginal days, like Friday the 14th of August with a 2 ft S swell and a 19-second period, but the wind is light and variable, making it a gamble.

Overall, White Plains is a consistent spot, but the next fortnight is lean. The best bet is that Sunday the 9th of August morning session – it’s the only time the stars almost align for a clean, long-period groundswell. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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