White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so stay with me.

We’re looking at a real slow start. The first several days are gonna be a grind, with small, weak swell and persistent trade winds. The energy is just not there for anything worthwhile. You’ll be waiting a good while before anything really turns on.

Sunday, August 9th kicks things off, but it’s nothing to write home about. White Plains Beach sees a small 4ft Easterly swell, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s just not got any push. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, which at least keeps it clean, but the wave energy is only moderate (515). Honestly, it’s pretty marginal.

Through the middle of the week (Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th), the swell drops right off. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best – 2ft to 3ft from the SSW. The wind stays the same, cross-off and fresh. The wave energy ticks up a notch mid-week (around 1030), but it’s still not enough to get excited about. The water temperature is about 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Thursday, August 13th, the swell tries to build a little, hitting 5ft from the S with a 16-second period. That long period gives it some shape, but the energy is strong (1122) and the wind is still a fresh cross-off. It’s a tease. Conditions stay marginal through to Saturday, August 15th, when we get a pulse of 6ft Easterly swell, but that short 11-second period makes it a bit junky.

Now, here’s the first real standout, but it’s for the experts. Sunday, August 16th, morning. White Plains Beach gets a solid 8ft East swell, and the combined energy is a massive 2456 – that’s very strong. The period is 13 seconds, so it’s got some punch. This is big for the break, and it’s only really gonna be for experienced surfers. The wind is a lighter cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, keeping it fairly clean. Later that afternoon, the wind actually goes offshore from the NNE at 16 mph, but the swell drops right off to 3ft, so the window is narrow.

Monday, August 17th is a complete write-off. The wind swings onshore and the conditions get choppy and poor. We then hit a proper dead zone. From Tuesday, August 18th right through to Thursday, August 20th, there’s nothing doing. The swell is tiny, and the wind is either onshore or creating chop. It’s a frustrating stretch of flatness.

We finally get a glimmer of hope on Friday, August 21st, afternoon. The wind drops to a light breeze from the ENE at 6 mph, going cross-off, which will make it glassy. The swell comes up to 6ft from the East, but it’s a short 8-second period. The energy is strong (820). It’s looking like the best clean surf we’ve seen in a while. The crowd situation at White Plains Beach can be an issue – it’s “often” busy, so get out there early.

The final weekend, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August, holds some consistent, rideable waves. We’re looking at 6ft to 6ft Easterly swells, with that same short period. The wind stays moderate and cross to cross-off, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but surfable. It’s not epic, but it’s better than the dead zone we went through.

So, if you’re asking me for the one true standout, it’s that Sunday morning, August 16th, for the big, powerful swell. But only if you’ve got the skill for it. For the rest of us, keep an eye on Friday afternoon, August 21st, for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves of the whole outlook.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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