White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at White Plains Beach.

Overall, it's a pretty quiet stretch. We're looking at a long run of small, marginal surf with a bit of a tricky wind pattern. The first solid opportunity doesn't really show up until the end of the first week, and even then, it's more about the conditions lining up than any kind of pumping swell.

The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just standard summer water.

White Plains Beach is a consistent reef setup, exposed to the south, so it's always got a chance. But for the first few days, from Wednesday the 22nd through the weekend, we're stuck with tiny 2ft to 3ft swells. The wind is a fresh breeze from the ENE, which is a cross-offshore direction, so it will keep the surface clean, but the wave energy is just too weak. The combined energy is in the 590 to 979 range, so it's all moderate. The tide is also going to be an issue, making things even more marginal. It's a bit of a tease, really.

The first real little glimmer of something better comes on Tuesday the 28th. The morning still looks a bit lumpy with a 5ft E swell, but by the afternoon the wind completely dies. We're talking glassy conditions, with a light 2ft SSW groundswell rolling in. The period is a long 14 seconds, so it'll have some push. The energy drops right down to 211, which is weak, but glassy is glassy. That's a window for a tiny, clean log session.

Wednesday the 29th morning is also looking glassy, with a light SSE breeze and a similar 2ft S swell. The period is still a long 14 seconds. This is another chance for a super clean, small-wave session. The energy is a comparable 220. After that, the wind shifts onshore and the quality drops off a cliff.

The second week is a bit of a write-off for quality surfing. The winds pick up again, with fresh to strong breezes from the ENE, keeping the surface clean but the swell remains small. The 6ft and 6ft pulses on the 2nd of August are from the east with a pathetic 7-second period – that's pure wind chop, not proper surf. The combined energy is in the 700s, which is moderate, but it's going to be a mess. For a beach-and-reef setup like this with that much wind, it might actually be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

If you're looking for the best of what's on offer, your one true standout is the Tuesday afternoon (28th July) session. The forecast is a solid 2/10, but the combination of a glassy sea state and that long-period groundswell is your best bet for a clean, fun wave, even if it's small. The other standout is the Wednesday morning (29th July) for the same reasons – glassy and clean. These are the only windows where you're going to get anything close to good.

For the rest of the period, it's a waiting game. The breaks are consistent, so it won't stay flat forever. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don't hold your breath for anything big.

Rusty.

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