White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at White Plains Beach for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be honest, it's a slow starter, and you're gonna need some patience.

The first thing worth paddling out for is Thursday, August 7th. We're looking at a tiny 1ft southwest groundswell with a really long 21-second period. The wave energy is weak (211), and with a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, it'll be clean but pretty gutless. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Don't get your hopes up for anything more than a little foamie ride.

The next few days are a real drag. Saturday the 8th through the middle of the month is a write-off for quality surf. The swell picks up a bit, but the wind stays fresh and cross-off, and the wave reports are all "poor" or "marginal." The wave energy does get into the moderate range (up to 1009 on Wednesday the 12th), but the conditions just aren't there for a good paddle. Honestly, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than surfing.

The real trouble shows up around Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. The swell jumps to 7ft and 8ft, but it's a short-period, wind-driven east swell (8 seconds). The energy gets strong (1146), but the wind is a strong breeze, and the wave report is still "poor." This is strictly for experts, and even then, it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Not a day to paddle out.

After that, the swell drops back down to tiny, weak leftovers through the middle of the week. It's a long dry spell.

But then, hold on. Thursday, August 20th, things start to shift. The morning is still nothing, but look at the afternoon: a glassy, 2ft groundswell from the southwest with a 21-second period, light wind from the north, and the wave report says "expect good surf conditions." The energy is moderate (448). That's the first real standout. It's clean, it's got some shape, and it's all yours if you can wait.

The absolute best of the lot, though, is Friday, August 21st. The afternoon session is pure magic. We've got a 2ft southwest groundswell with an 18-second period, glassy conditions, and the wave report says "expect very good surf conditions." The energy is moderate (562). This is the one. The swell direction is perfect for the break, the wind is dead calm, and the waves will have that long-period power. Conditions will be clean, with longer gaps between sets, making it easier to get out the back. This is the standout of the whole forecast.

Saturday, August 22nd morning is still a decent option with a 3ft southwest swell and a gentle cross-shore breeze, but it's not the same magic as Friday.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud, with a long gap of poor conditions. The second week teases you with a few good days, but the real gem is Friday, August 21st afternoon. Keep an eye on that one. It's a long way off, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

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