White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple weeks.

Right now, and for the next few days, it’s pretty grim. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st have a small 2ft SSW swell with a long period around 15–18 seconds, but a steady cross-off wind from the ENE at 19 mph is blowing right across the faces. It’s clean but the wave energy is weak to moderate (349–459) and the conditions are honestly poor. I wouldn’t bother paddling out.

Things don’t really improve until Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd. The swell bumps up a bit, but the wind gets stronger. Wednesday morning we see a 3ft S swell with moderate energy (601), but still a freshening cross-off breeze. Thursday morning the swell jumps to 7ft from the east, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a stiff 25 mph. That’s a lot of chop and mess for 3ft–8ft on offer. The energy is moderate to strong (818–965) but the quality is poor.

Friday the 4th stays similar – short-period east swell around 7–8ft, strong cross-off winds. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Now, there’s a bit of hope. From Saturday the 5th into Monday the 7th, we get a better east groundswell. The period jumps to 12–13 seconds, the swell holds around 6–7ft, and the wind eases to a moderate breeze. The combined energy gets strong, peaking at 2221 on Saturday morning. This is the standout window. The swell direction is east, which is a good match for White Plains Beach, and the wind is cross-off, keeping things fairly clean. It’s a reef break that’s consistent, but crowds are often a factor here. The water temp is 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year. Monday morning the 7th is the best of the bunch – 7ft east swell, 12-second period, moderate breeze, clean conditions, and strong energy (2114). That’s the one to circle on your calendar.

After that, it falls apart again. Tuesday the 8th brings a stormy 13ft east swell with a short 11-second period and onshore winds – dangerous and messy. The rest of the week is small, weak swells from the SSW with light winds, nothing to get excited about until the very end.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th afternoons show a glassy 2ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and light glassy conditions. The energy is low (285–352), but for a longboard or a sunset cruise, it could be clean and fun. Not a standout for size, but quality will be nice.

So, one true standout: Monday morning the 7th at White Plains Beach – 7ft east groundswell, 12-second period, moderate cross-off breeze, strong energy, and clean. That’s the winner.

Rusty

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