
Surf Forecasts:
White Plains Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, E swell with 1,514 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Plains Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s headed our way at White Plains Beach. The good news is we’ve got some moderate wave energy building in the short term, but the wind is going to be a real player. The water temp is sitting right around 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
We kick things off on Tuesday, July 28th. Swell is coming from the east at 7ft on the morning session with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is solid at 1569. That’s a decent amount of power. But the wind is a cross-off from the NE at 15 mph, so it’s not glassy. Wednesday afternoon, the 29th, things go totally glassy with zero wind, but the swell is smaller at 3ft from the south. That’s a long-period groundswell (14 seconds), so the waves will have good shape, but the energy is low (316). That’s really the best combo this week.
Thursday, the 30th, into the weekend, we see a drop in quality. Thursday morning is cross-shore and clean, but the swell is still only 3ft. By Friday, the wind really cranks up to 25 mph from the ENE, and while the swell bumps to 5ft, those conditions are pretty rough. Saturday and Sunday keep the wind strong, with swell around 8ft to 7ft, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, making it choppy and messy. That’s really only for the experts, and even then, it’s not great.
The following week, from August 3rd on, we’ve got a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions. The east swell is inconsistent, and the wind stays on the cross-off or cross-shore side, keeping things clean but small. There’s a bit of hope on Sunday, August 9th, with a 3ft SSE swell showing a very long 18-second period from the SSW, and the energy is 958. That’s a standout for the second week because of the long period, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as promising but not certain. The wind that morning is a cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph, which is clean, so that could be a fun session for the experienced crowd.
When you look at the whole 16 days, the best window is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, with that 3ft south swell and glassy conditions. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a beginner. After that, the weekend might have size, but the wind is a real issue. The 9th of August is the other one to circle, with that long-period groundswell, but it’s a waiting game.
Crowds at White Plains can be a thing, especially when it’s good, so keep that in mind.
Stay safe out there, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | E 8 | E 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1380 | 1468 | 195 | 261 | 257 | 243 | 232 | 280 | 268 | 294 | 236 | 686 | 809 | 650 | 682 | 579 | 422 | 146 | 200 | 123 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:48PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.31m | 4:17PM0.75m | 4:07AM0.34m | 4:44PM0.73m | 4:49AM0.37m | 5:10PM0.70m | 5:33AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.44m | 5:59PM0.58m | 7:18AM0.48m | 6:23PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.04m | 10:55PM0.16m | 8:58AM0.05m | 11:17PM0.15m | 9:35AM0.07m | 11:39PM0.13m | 10:13AM0.10m | 00:01AM0.12m | 10:55AM0.16m | 00:23AM0.11m | 11:42AM0.22m | 00:48AM0.10m | 12:42PM0.28m | 1:16AM0.09m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 |
1380 | 1468 | 851 | 425 | 266 | 162 | 186 | 124 | 163 | 151 | 236 | 220 | 202 | 191 | 196 | 196 | 146 | 146 | 200 | 123 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
189 | 189 | 195 | 261 | 257 | 243 | 232 | 280 | 268 | 261 | 231 | 205 | 194 | 149 | 131 | 131 | 114 | 57 | 89 | 50 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 16 | E 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 |
14 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 59 | 95 | 209 | 207 | 81 | 110 | 106 | 71 | 45 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 54 | 41 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
173 | 190 | 151 | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | 294 | 308 | 686 | 809 | 650 | 682 | 579 | 422 | 358 | 344 | 180 | 176 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 150 | 170 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 178 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 2 |
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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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