White Plains Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for the breaks around here, but we’ve got a few windows that are worth paddling out for.

The first decent surf on offer is a bit of a wait. The real highlight of the whole period looks like it’ll be around the 28th of July. Before that, it’s mostly small and blown out, with one or two moments that might get your heart rate up.

Starting off, the only spot in the frame is White Plains Beach. This is a reef setup, good for beginners, and it’s consistent. The first few days are pretty weak. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, with values like 481 on Tuesday the 21st, but the swell is only 3ft from the south with a long 14-second period. The wind is a cross-shore, which won’t help the quality. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, no major anomaly to report.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a grind. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft through the 24th, with a long period groundswell from the SSW. That’s a point break and reef kind of swell, but here at White Plains, being a reef itself, it might still offer something. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore from the ENE, keeping the surface clean, but the energy is just not there yet. The combined swell energy is in the 900s but the 2ft to 3ft height just doesn’t push it.

There’s a slight uptick on the 25th and 26th. The swell swings to the east, and by Sunday the 26th, we’re seeing 4ft. The combined energy jumps to 1327, which is a solid moderate push. The wind is still a clean cross-off, so conditions are tidy. It’s still not a standout, but it’s a step up.

Now, the standout for the entire forecast. Monday the 27th and especially Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell builds to 6ft on Monday, and then hits 6ft on Tuesday morning from the east (14-second period). The combined energy peaks at 1648, which is a strong, powerful pulse. This is getting into the zone where it’s too big for beginners, but it’s prime for anyone with a bit of experience. The wind on Tuesday morning is a gentle cross-shore from the east, so there might be a little texture, but it’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the run. This is the one to circle.

After that, it drops off fast. The 29th and 30th see a return to small SSW swell, around 3ft, and the combined energy falls back to around 200-300. The 30th of July has a moment of glassy conditions in the morning, which is a treat, but the swell is tiny.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From the 31st of July all the way through to the 5th of August, it’s mostly poor. The wind gets messy, and the combined energy drops as low as 108. The 2nd of August has a pulse of 4ft from the east, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making for lumpy, unappealing conditions. The forecast confidence is low for this second week, but it’s not looking promising.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the 28th of July at White Plains Beach. Get on it. The rest of the run is mostly small or poor, with a few clean but tiny windows. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the end of July through early August, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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