Conditions at White Plains Beach in August
August: Consistency in the Warm Water
August holds onto the summer swell engine. E (41%) and ESE (25.1%) still dominate, with SE (13.3%) and SSE (7.7%) backing that up. The waves keep rolling in at 5ft (1.5m) with a 10.7s period, offering a mix of crumbly closeouts and hollow shorebreak depending on the sandbar. Trade winds are slightly lighter than July but still strong at ENE 79.7%, leaving just an 11% ideal wind window. Water temp peaks at 26.7°C - the warmest of the year - while air temps average 26.1°C. Rain stays low at 1.07 mm/day. For surfers who don't mind the cross-shore bump, August is a consistent, warm month.
Average Spot conditions at White Plains Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at White Plains Beach during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at White Plains Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at White Plains Beach for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at White Plains Beach.