White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a bit of a slow start and a mixed bag overall. The first solid recommendation doesn’t really pop up until Thursday, August 20th, so we’ve got a bit of a wait. Before that, from Friday, August 14th through Wednesday, August 19th, the wind is just too strong and the conditions are mostly blown out or messy, so you’re better off doing something else for nearly a week.

The standout session – and really the only true gem on the horizon – looks to be Thursday afternoon, August 20th, at White Plains Beach. The wind is forecast to drop right out, turning glassy. You’ll have a small but clean 2ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with the combined energy valued at a moderate (326), it’s not going to be a powerhouse, but it’ll be clean and lined up nicely. This is a reef break, so that long period should produce some nice, walled-up waves. Perfect for a beginner-friendly wave, but even the more experienced crew will appreciate the lack of wind. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Another window to keep an eye on is Saturday afternoon, August 22nd, also at White Plains Beach. Again, the wind goes glassy (calm conditions) with a small 3ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (431). This is another solid window for a clean, glassy session, though it’s a similar size to the Thursday standout.

The second week from August 23rd onward is pretty quiet. Consistent ENE cross-off winds keep the sea surface clean, but the swell drops off and stays small, mostly under 3ft. There’s a pulse of more powerful, short-period E swell around August 27th and 28th, pushing 6ft to 7ft, but the period is a short 8 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (867-956). That’s going to be a bumpy, choppy mess at this beach setup, more likely to be a windy mess than anything you’d want to paddle out in. Definitely not the best for beginners given the size, and the short period will make it feel like a washing machine. Not recommended.

So, bottom line: hold out for that glassy Thursday afternoon on the 20th, or the Saturday afternoon on the 22nd. That’s your best bet for a clean, classic session. The rest is pretty much a write-off for quality surfing.

Rusty.

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