White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk White Plains Beach for the next 16 days. Most of it is small and nothing special, but there are a couple of sessions that’ll get your heart pumping if you’re patient.

Right now, Thursday 27 August, we have a 4ft south swell with a 17 second period and combined energy at 999. That’s a fair amount of push for such a small wave. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore at 19 mph from the ENE, so the surface will be clean. The water is 81°F, which is just about normal for this time of year. Expect a few long waits between sets, and you won’t be alone because crowds are often here. The afternoon drops to 3ft.

Friday 28th, it’s down to 3ft in the morning with a 14 second period and combined energy of 496. Clean but small. Saturday and Sunday are even smaller, with heights under 3ft and energy below 300 by Sunday. The wind stays cross-offshore, so it’s clean but gutless.

The first week of September is similar. Tuesday 1 September morning shows a 3ft south swell with a very long 18 second period and combined energy at 531. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore at 16 mph, so clean. The long period will make for nice lines on the reef, but the size is tiny.

Now for the good stuff. Tuesday 8 September afternoon is a real sleeper. The swell is 3ft from the south, 16 second period, and the wind goes glassy – almost calm from the NE at 3 mph. Combined energy is 678, and the wave comment says expect very good surf conditions. This is the session to circle: clean, glassy, long period groundswell wrapping into the reef. Crowds will be there, but it’s worth it.

Wednesday 9 September afternoon is another winner. Swell builds to 5ft from the east, 11 second period, combined energy hits 1024. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore at 9 mph from the NE. This is excellent for experienced surfers. 5ft is a bit much for beginners.

Thursday 10 September afternoon is the biggest of the run. 7ft east swell, 10 second period, combined energy at 1181. The wind is glassy from the SSE at 3 mph. This is a serious, expert-only wave. That glassy surface is a huge bonus.

Friday 11 September drops quickly. Morning is 6ft but with a short 9 second period and onshore wind, so it will be lumpy. The afternoon drops to 2ft from the south, 15 second period, combined energy 277, with light onshore wind.

So, the next week is mostly a write-off. Your best bets are Tuesday 8 September afternoon for a clean, glassy session, and then Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 afternoons for the biggest, cleanest surf of the forecast. Thursday 10 is the big one, but it’s for experts only. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting.

Rusty.

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