
Surf Forecasts:
White Plains Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Plains Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at White Plains Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Plains Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 7 | S 18 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
138 | 115 | 99 | 148 | 221 | 211 | 202 | 181 | 156 | 288 | 206 | 234 | 237 | 218 | 336 | 373 | 509 | 613 | 1029 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:14PM0.69m | 10:37PM0.24m | 1:11PM0.75m | 00:30AM0.24m | 2:00PM0.80m | 1:39AM0.27m | 2:43PM0.83m | 2:33AM0.31m | 3:23PM0.83m | 3:22AM0.36m | 3:59PM0.80m | 4:08AM0.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41AM0.08m | 8:48PM0.23m | 9:04PM0.19m | 6:05AM0.04m | 9:29PM0.15m | 7:07AM0.02m | 9:56PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.01m | 10:23PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.02m | 10:50PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
20 | 76 | 91 | 127 | 175 | 120 | 154 | 96 | 85 | 288 | 206 | 234 | 237 | 218 | 336 | 317 | 509 | 613 | 1029 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 |
138 | 14 | 99 | 148 | 221 | 211 | 202 | 130 | 156 | 56 | 184 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 373 | 289 | 289 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 21 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 21 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 12 | S 20 |
40 | 115 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 31 | 19 | 102 | 127 | 18 | 81 | 35 | 23 | 40 | 79 | 19 | 20 | 28 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
107 | 20 | 29 | 66 | 176 | 179 | 181 | 181 | 222 | 191 | 308 | 172 | 181 | 150 | 155 | 124 | 132 | 107 | 145 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 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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