White Plains Beach
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If you longboard you'll have fun here, not too good for shortboards though. Probably the weakest wave on the Island. Have fun though. Gets packed after work is out and on weekends. Ho Bra!
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere here is very relaxed and fun, and families come here a lot. There is a Military shack that offers rentals for most ages (under 18 need a parent to sign a waiver). Rentals are 5 bucks an hour. This is a great place to grill out because there are several pavilions and grills available for use.
Additional Info:
Try to have fun in boring(safe) waves. On huge S swells it can get fun and a little more challenging. There is a break far out and to the W a bit; on a 2-4 ft forecast this break is great for SUP and shortboards (if you want to paddle that far). The less wind, the cleaner the break. Even if the forecast is no wind and no waves, it may still be worth it for a few clean sets that will come.
If you're on a shortboard, just wait for a decent set to come in. On a bad day these sets come about 20-30 min apart, and they are good for all kinds of boards.
Location
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From Ewa: go W on Geiger road, S on Coral Sea Rd, W on Tripoli Rd, then S on White Plains St. DO NOT use Essex Rd. It's blocked off because of the golf course.
From Kapolei area: Same directions, just go E on Geiger.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.88 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
5.91 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |