White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's ahead for White Plains Beach. Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch to call. The models are showing a lot of noise, and we're in for a long dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at a nice 80°, feeling pretty average for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit straight away.

We are looking at a big gap with nothing on offer. From the 25th of July right through until the 28th of July, it's all marginal with onshore or cross-off winds and small, weak swell. The wave energy is moderate at best, with readings around the 800 to 876 mark, but the quality just isn't there. The ENE wind is fresh and keeps things messy.

The first real standout, and honestly the only one in the whole 16 days, comes on Tuesday the 28th. Tuesday morning we see a jump in the swell. It's a chest-to-head high 6 ft from the East with a period of 13 seconds. The NE wind is a light, clean cross-off. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1424. It’s the best we're going to get, but with 6 ft and that period, it’s going to be punchy and better for intermediate to experienced surfers. It might still be a little too much for beginners. Tuesday afternoon it pushes a bit bigger to 7 ft but the wind picks up a notch, making it more of a handful.

After that, it's a sad story. The 29th of July is a write-off with onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, and then from the 30th of July all the way through to the 9th of August, we're looking at mostly poor conditions. The wind stays strong from the ENE, often over 18 mph, and the energy drops right off. There’s a couple of tiny bumps with longer periods from the E on the 2nd and 3rd of August (3 ft and 15-16 seconds), but the wind is too strong to make it clean. It's likely just a choppy mess, more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

So, bottom line: if you're an experienced surfer, make the call for Tuesday morning the 28th. That's it. For everyone else, the forecast looks pretty bleak for the next two weeks. Things can change, but right now it’s a long wait for a wave.

Rusty.

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