White Plains Beach • Statistics for September

Conditions at White Plains Beach in September

September: Easing Trades, Lingering South

September begins the subtle transition to fall. The south-angled swell train is still present: E (31.1%), ESE (20.8%), SE (12.4%) and SSE (9.9%) combine for 74% of the energy. The average height steps down slightly to 4.5ft (1.4m), while the period lengthens to 11.4s, adding cleaner lines and a bit more push. Trade winds relax, with ENE now at 69% - still dominant, but the ideal wind percentage climbs to 16%, giving more frequent morning clean windows. Water temps hit the annual peak of 27.0°C, air averages 26.2°C, and precipitation is modest at 1.34 mm/day. September often delivers the best balance of south swell and lighter winds.

Average Spot conditions at White Plains Beach in September

Swell history for September

0 - 2

2 - 3

3 - 5

5 - 6

6 - 8

> 8 ft

Wind history for September

0 - 6.2

6.3 - 12.4

12.4 - 18.6

18.6 - 24.9

24.9 - 31.1

> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at White Plains Beach during September. 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 September.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at White Plains Beach for September. 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.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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