
Surf Forecasts:
White Plains Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Plains Beach this week:
The surf forecast for White Plains Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Plains Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Plains Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what’s coming for the next two weeks.
First up, things are nearly dead. The first time you could paddle out is Thursday afternoon, but it’s a small one: a 2ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. The water’s warm at 81°, which is normal for this time of year. The cross-offshore breeze keeps it looking okay, but the energy is only moderate at 515. It’s a beginner-friendly reef, consistent, but I wouldn't get too worked up.
Friday and Saturday are more of the same — 2ft to 2ft swells. There’s a bright spot Saturday afternoon, though. Totally flat calm, glassy conditions on a 2ft SSW swell. That’s a perfect time for a longboard if you want to slide around without any hassle. The energy is weak (211), so don’t expect power, but the smooth surface will make up for it. That’s the top pick for the first week.
Swell bumps up a little around Monday the 14th, with 2ft to 3ft SW groundswell, but the wind turns fresh out of the ENE, cross-offshore. The increase in energy (up to 598 on Tuesday morning) is promising, but the period drops and there's a cross-chop, so it won't be super clean.
The real action happens in the second week. Starting Tuesday the 22nd, the swell goes east, and by Wednesday the 23rd, we’re looking at a solid 5ft E swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is strong, over 1100. Winds are light and cross-shore at White Plains Beach (Oahu). This is the clear winner: size, power, and decent wind. It’s starting to get too big for beginners at 5ft, but anyone with experience will have a good day.
Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th still bring 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, with some decent energy, but the wind turns cross-onshore or onshore, which will mess up the face. A bit of a letdown after the day before.
To keep it simple: for a peaceful, glassy slide, aim for Saturday the 12th afternoon. For real waves with some push, lock in Wednesday the 23rd. The rest is a mixed bag of small and choppy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
209 | 268 | 258 | 229 | 226 | 245 | 124 | 116 | 107 | 84 | 134 | 76 | 227 | 224 | 557 | 480 | 535 | 541 | 541 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:25PM0.68m | 3:53AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.62m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:21PM0.55m | 5:11AM0.62m | 4:46PM0.48m | 5:51AM0.63m | 5:07PM0.41m | 6:35AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.36m | 7:27AM0.60m | 5:15PM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.08m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:32AM0.16m | 10:36PM0.07m | 11:21AM0.20m | 10:57PM0.08m | 12:14PM0.24m | 11:18PM0.09m | 1:19PM0.28m | 11:41PM0.11m | 3:06PM0.30m | 00:08AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SW 22 | ENE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
175 | 268 | 258 | 229 | 226 | 245 | 75 | 116 | 107 | 84 | 134 | 22 | 227 | 37 | 557 | 480 | 535 | 541 | 541 | 510 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 11 | E 10 |
209 | 64 | 88 | 46 | 40 | 100 | 124 | 98 | 57 | 37 | 12 | 76 | 74 | 224 | 36 | 30 | 37 | 49 | 31 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 11 |
72 | 77 | 66 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 87 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 68 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 5 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
131 | 100 | 60 | 249 | 158 | — | — | 86 | 59 | 80 | 149 | 59 | 45 | — | — | — | 69 | 147 | 214 | 273 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 8 |
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Information about the White Plains Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for White Plains Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at White Plains Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Plains Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (White Plains Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for White Plains Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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