White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for White Plains Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the first few days are a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle. We’ve got some swell, but the wind is blowing a fresh 30 km/h from the ENE, which is a cross-off, but the surf quality is just marginal. The water is a warm 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance of anything decent gets going on Sunday the 6th. The wind drops to a moderate 20 km/h, and while the swell is still a modest 5 feet from the East with a period of 12 seconds, the energy is moderate (1389). It’s still just a “marginal” call, but it’s the best of the early lot.

Then things get a bit wild. Monday the 7th sees the swell jump up to 8 feet from the SW, with a 14-second period and strong energy (2624). But the wind swings onshore and we get a risk of thunderstorms, so it’s a messy one. By the afternoon, it’s a full 12 feet from the SW with a 15-second period and very strong energy (7110), but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. That’s expert-only territory, and honestly, not much fun.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off – onshore wind and thunderstorms. The swell drops quickly, and by Wednesday the 9th, we’re down to 3 feet. The wind goes light and cross-off, but the energy is weak (419). For the next week and a half, it’s small. We’re talking 2 to 3 feet swells, mostly from the SW and SSW, with periods that start to get very long – up to 24 seconds by the 14th. That’s a groundswell, but with such small heights, it’s not going to do much at a reef break like White Plains.

There is a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The energy is weak (often in the 100-200 range), and the forecast is poor.

The standout – if you’re patient – is the weekend of the 19th and 20th of September. Saturday morning, the 19th, we get glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze. The swell is a modest 4 feet from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is moderate (568). The wind is glassy, turning a small south swell into clean, fun lines. The waves will be small, but it’ll be the best the whole window has to offer. The afternoon stays glassy too, with a risk of thunderstorms but clean conditions. This is your only real window for a decent session. Just keep in mind, White Plains can get crowded, so get there early.

If you’re a kite surfer, the big, windy, cross-shore days around the 7th and 8th might look more interesting than a paddle.

That’s the long and short of it. Keep your eyes on the horizon, and the glassy dawn on the 19th will be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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