Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next stretch here is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and while there’s surf on offer, it’s not going to be a non-stop parade of waves. There’s a definite gap period where things drop right off, so you’ll want to pick your sessions carefully.

First up, the standout of the whole run is Tuesday morning, August 4th. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell rolling in at Ditch Plains (Montauk). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the N at 3 mph, and it’s glassy. That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab the booties if you’re sensitive. The wave energy is moderate, sitting at 220. This is a solid, clean reef break session.

After that, it gets a bit ordinary for a few days. The rest of the week is a mix of small, short-period swell and cross-shore winds that chop things up. Not much to get excited about. The waves are small, in the 2ft to 3ft range, and the wind just ruins the shape. It’s more of a paddle-around-and-get-frustrated kind of vibe.

We do get a little bump on Friday morning the 7th with a 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is on it. The energy is moderate at 156, but the conditions are just ordinary. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling your mates about it.

The next week is pretty bleak. From the 11th through the 17th, it’s mostly poor. There’s a bit of a glimmer on Monday afternoon the 10th with a 5ft SSW swell, but it’s a marginal call and the wind is up. The energy is moderate at 346, but it’s not worth the hassle.

The real dead zone hits from the 13th to the 17th. There’s a period of days with very little swell, mostly under 2ft, and even though the winds are offshore and clean, there’s no wave to push. Then, the 17th brings an onshore SE wind and rain, which is completely useless for us.

So, the one to circle on the calendar is that Tuesday morning, the 4th. Everything else is a waiting game or a grovel. The second week is all about being patient and hoping the forecasts change. It’s a blank run for the most part, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty

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