White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at White Plains Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the first few days are a bit of a bust. Monday the 7th has a solid 8ft SSW groundswell, but with a 28 mph ESE cross-on wind, it’s gonna be a mess. The water’s a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is 4401 (very strong), but the conditions are choppy and ugly. Tuesday the 8th is similar – 8ft to 7ft of SSW swell, cross-on winds, and strong energy. Not worth it.

The tide turns on Wednesday the 9th. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, with a long 14-second period, and by the afternoon the wind goes glassy. That’s the one. The energy is moderate (296), and with glassy conditions and a groundswell that’s sorted, White Plains is gonna be clean and fun. It’s a consistent reef break, so even with 3ft, there’ll be waves. The optimum swell direction is S, and this is coming in from the SSW – close enough. Crowds are often here, so expect some company, but it’ll be worth it.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th stay small (2ft to 2ft) but with long-period SSW and SW groundswell (16 to 18 seconds) and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (504, 510, 257). The best session is Friday afternoon: 2ft SW, 15-second period, gentle cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions. That’s a solid session for a beginner spot.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are small and ordinary – 2ft to 1ft, with cross-shore winds. The energy drops (178, 153). Not worth the paddle. Monday the 14th has a standout: the afternoon brings a 2ft SSW swell with a 22-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The wind goes glassy, and the energy is moderate (382). For a reef, that long period will wrap in nicely, making the small size feel punchy. It’ll be glassy and clean. That’s a hidden gem.

The second week (September 15 onward) sees a bit more size – 3ft to 4ft – but with cross-onshore or cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate to strong (up to 866). The best window is Wednesday the 16th afternoon: 3ft SSW, 18-second period, and light cross-onshore wind with glassy moments. The energy is 599 (strong). Thursday the 17th afternoon also goes glassy with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period.

The standout across the whole 16 days? Wednesday the 9th afternoon and Monday the 14th afternoon. The glassy conditions and long-period groundswell will make White Plains Reef come alive. The first week is the best bet; the second week is more patchy but promising. Aim for those glassy windows.

Rusty.

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