Ditch Plains Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Ditch Plains surf break

• May 31, 2010
  Big Bri from United States
  

  Ditch Plains is a great beach that breaks quite consistently (compared with most East Coast locations), I was lucky enough to hit it end of August last year right as a hurricane came up off the cost and there were double over head conditions with sunshine.

  The life guards are a pain in the f&*ing ass unless your a local and know them. Of course it can get insanely crowded so get to the beach around 7am and surf to noon and have a good morning session with low crowds. It gets crazy mid day.

  The grub at the health food store in town and herbs market are both better cheap-ish options then the Ditch Witch truck @ Ditch Plains (I just don't understand the fascination with that).

  Also the parking is retarded, stay in a house that is walking distance. Or make sure where ever your staying has permits for here otherwise forget it (you will get ticketed.... a lot).

  Beware of rocks and yuppies.

• Ditch Plains Ratings

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 2.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of surf: 3.0 (1: Ditch Plains is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional rating: 2.0 (1: Ditch Plains is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Long Island New York. 5: the best break in Long Island New York).	Difficulty level: 3.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore wind: 2.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Ditch Plains can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other options: 2.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ditch Plains, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and kite surfing: 2.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Ditch Plains are often excellent).	Water quality: 3.5 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 3.5 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Ditch Plains is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 3.0 (1: Getting to Ditch Plains requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
  Scenery: 5.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local attitude: 1.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 2.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ditch Plains for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 1.0 (1: Camping at Ditch Plains is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 3.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Ditch Plains is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and repairs: 2.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 2.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Ditch Plains, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 5.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Ditch Plains where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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