White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a long look at what’s cookin’ for White Plains Beach. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch ain’t lookin’ too pretty for the most part. We’ve got a solid two-week run ahead, but don’t get your hopes up for epic paddle sessions. The water temp is sittin’ at 81°, which is pretty much spot-on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezin’ your nuts off while you wait for a wave that never comes.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday the 8th, but honestly, it’s a tough sell. Swell’s tiny at 2 feet from the SSW with a super long 18-second period – that’s a proper groundswell, which is nice for shape, but the energy is weak (493). And with a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, it’ll be clean but gutless. The whole weekend and into Monday the 10th is just small, marginal junk. You’re lookin’ at 2 feet to 4 feet and nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. The moderate cross-off winds keep the surface tidy, but there’s just no push.

We hit a dry spell mid-week with Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th still in the doldrums. The swell bumps up a hair to 3 feet by Wednesday morning, with that long 18-second period from the S, and the energy kicks into moderate territory (1050). Still, the wind’s a steady 25-30 km/h cross-off, and the quality is only marginal. This is one of those times where you might get a sneaky set if you’re desperate, but it’s nothin’ to write home about.

Now, here’s where it gets wild – and not in a good way for most of us. Thursday the 13th sees the swell jump to 5 feet from the S, with a 16-second period and strong energy (1186). The wind picks up to 35 km/h cross-off, so it’s clean but punchy. Then Friday the 14th morning throws down 7 feet of short-period E swell (8 seconds) and energy at 1116. That’s gettin’ into the too-big-for-beginners zone, but still manageable for intermediates. The wind’s howlin’ at 40 km/h cross-off though, so it’ll be a battle.

But the real monster hits on Saturday the 15th. We’re talkin’ 16 feet in the morning, blowin’ up to 23 feet by the afternoon, both from the E with moderate period (11-12 seconds). The energy numbers are insane – 6631 and then 14540 – that’s very strong, dangerous territory. The wind is rippin’ at 45 km/h cross-off. This is expert-only stuff, and even then, it’s a mess. Honestly, with that much power and those strong winds, this setup at a reef break looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The Sunday the 16th gets ugly too – 8 feet from the SSE with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds. Just a no-go.

After that chaos, it settles down but stays mediocre. Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th offers small, clean but weak swells (1 feet to 3 feet) with moderate cross-off winds. The standout window – and I mean the *only* true standout in the whole 16-day run – is Thursday the 20th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm at just 5 km/h from the E. The swell is 4 feet from the E with a short 9-second period, so not the most powerful, but the energy is moderate (520). That glassy surface will make it look like a mirror, and for a few hours, White Plains could actually be fun. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and if you can snag it, that’s your best bet.

Beyond that, Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd slip back into small, marginal conditions with fresh winds. The swell tries to pick up again on Sunday the 23rd, but it’s short-period junk with cross-shore chop. Not worth it.

So here’s the deal: if you’re lookin’ for the best on offer, mark your calendar for Thursday the 20th afternoon. That glassy moment is the only time I’d seriously recommend paddlin’ out. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or way too big and dangerous. The crowds at White Plains are often a factor, but with this forecast, I doubt many will show – which might actually be a silver lining.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky. The forecasts can always shift, but right now, it’s a long wait for a short window.

Rusty.

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