White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at a pretty lean stretch ahead for White Plains Beach. The first solid chance to get wet doesn’t really appear until the afternoon of Tuesday the 4th, and even then we’re talking small stuff. The pattern is dominated by strong cross-off trades and a lot of marginal swell, so don’t expect much action for the first week.

The best window to pencil in is Tuesday afternoon, August 4th. The wind switches to a glassy NE at just 3 mph, which is a major plus. We’ve got a 4 ft swell coming from the east with a period of 11 seconds—that’s decent groundswell energy, giving the waves some shape. The combined energy sits at 462 (moderate), which is about the best we’ll see. The water is sitting at 81°, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s nice and tropical. This is a reef break, consistent, and exposed to the south swell direction, but the optimum swell is from the south, so this east swell is a bit of a compromise. The crowd situation is “often,” so you’ll have company. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the clean glassy conditions, it’ll be a fun session for anyone.

After that, the surf drops off again. We get a little spike of energy on the 12th and 13th of August with some S swell pushing 4 ft to 5 ft and periods up to 18 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, which is great for a reef setup like this, but the winds are fresh cross-off, so it’s not going to be pristine. The combined energy on Wednesday afternoon the 12th hits 1555 (strong wave energy), but the forecast is still only marginal. It’s a bit of a tease. Late in the run, on Saturday afternoon the 15th, we get another glassy window with NE wind at 3 mph and a 3 ft west swell. That’s tiny, but if you’re desperate for a clean, small-wave session, it’s an option.

Overall, it’s a quiet period. The standout is definitely Tuesday afternoon, August 4th. Get it while you can.

Rusty

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