White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's break down what's shaping up at White Plains Beach.

Right off the bat, the next week or so is a bit of a struggle. The surf is tiny for most of it, with clean conditions at times but just not enough push. The water temp is reading 82°F, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

For the first few days, from Saturday the 12th through to Thursday the 17th, we're looking at small, marginal surf. Swell heights are mostly between 1.0ft and 3ft, with a long-period groundswell coming from the Southwest. That long period (15-16 seconds) gives the waves some shape and energy, but the size is just too small to get excited about. The combined energy is moderate at best, bouncing around 151-844 (moderate wave energy). The wind is mostly cross or cross-offshore, keeping things reasonably clean, but the lack of size makes it a tough call for a paddle. The standout window for this stretch might be Tuesday the 15th afternoon, where we see a bump to 3ft with clean cross-offshore winds from the ENE (12 mph) and combined energy at 524 (moderate wave energy). It’s still small, but it’s the cleanest small wave option.

There's a gap of a few days where the quality drops off. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see a bit more size – up to 4ft – but the wind swings to a cross-shore direction, introducing some lumpy chop that makes it messy. Not worth the drive for a wave that's not clean.

Then, we get a proper change. On Monday the 21st of September, the swell jumps to 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, but this is a short-period swell (7-8 seconds) coming from the East. The combined energy is strong at 685-614 (strong wave energy), but that short period means the waves will be a bit fat and lack the punch of a proper groundswell. The wind stays cross-offshore from the ENE at 19-22 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the best size on offer, but the period is a letdown. Because the swell is over 5ft, it's getting into the intermediate territory, maybe a bit much for beginners on a bad day.

After that, it fades again. Tuesday the 22nd drops back to 4ft, and the rest of the run into the 27th is back to small, clean, but ordinary conditions with low combined energy (369-540, moderate to weak wave energy). The wind stays firm from the ENE, keeping it clean but with no real power behind the swell.

Honestly, for a standout, the only real pick is Monday the 21st of September. That's the biggest swell of the whole run. The waves will be around head-high plus, but with that short period, it will be a bit mushy and won't have the long waits between sets.
If you're looking for a cleaner, more shapey wave, the smaller swell on Tuesday the 15th September afternoon is a better bet for a longboard or a fun session – clean 3ft with a bit of energy.

Otherwise, it's a mix of small or messy. Not the best run for White Plains.

Rusty.

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