White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’re in for a bit of a slow start, honestly. The first few days are pretty average, but there’s a real standout moment if you’re patient. For the most part, we’re dealing with a consistent but moderate trade wind flow out of the ENE, which keeps most of the surf a bit bumpy, but that Tuesday morning on the 28th of July is the one to circle. The water temp is sitting right at 80°, so about average for this time of year.

White Plains Beach is the only game in town, and it’s a beginner-friendly reef break. The first real glimmer of hope comes Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the East, with a moderate wave energy (1311), and a gentle breeze out of the NE. That’s cross-offshore, so the lines should be clean. This is the best on offer, and it’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is pushing 6 ft, so it’s a bit too big for beginners. The period is 13 seconds, a nice groundswell that will bring some good shape. Expect crowds here, as it’s often busy.

The rest of the week is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 29th sees a light offshore wind in the morning with a small 3 ft S swell, but the energy is weak (278). The afternoon swings to a 6 ft E swell with a 10-second period, but it’s a cross-shore setup with some ripples. Not great.

After that, we hit a long flat spell. From the 30th of July right through the 7th of August, the surf is mostly poor with tiny, weak swells and strong, messy winds. The combined energy drops into the double digits for a while, and the swell heights barely touch 2 ft. It’s a real dead zone for paddle surfing. The setup on the 30th, 31st, and 1st of August, with strong ENE winds and 5 ft to 6 ft of short-period, weak swell, looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

There’s a tiny bump on the 8th of August, with a 2 ft SSW swell and a 19-second period, but the wind is off and on with rain showers. It’s marginal at best.

So, the short story: Hold out for that Tuesday morning (28th of July) for the best waves. After that, it’s a long wait with a lot of nothing.

Rusty.

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