
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ditch Plains this week:
The surf forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ditch Plains in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again, same forecast but in feet and miles for those who think that way.
Ditch Plains is looking tough for the next little while. Sunday the 19th is flat and frustrating – 2 to 3ft south swell with hardly any energy (58), and even with offshore wind, there’s nothing to ride. Monday morning the 20th might get you a 2ft wave with glassy conditions, but it’s barely surfable. Through the middle of the week, small swells and onshore winds keep things choppy and poor.
Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is the one that stands out – 7ft south swell with moderate energy (1285) and a clean cross-off wind. That’s a serious wave, but at that size it’s for experts only. If you’re not confident in big surf, give it a miss.
Thursday the 23rd morning brings a cleaner, smaller option: 4ft SSE swell, light wind, clean conditions. That’s the most approachable wave in the whole outlook for intermediate surfers.
From Friday the 24th right through to August 3rd, the swell drops way down. Most days are under 3ft with short periods and onshore wind. There are a few mornings with light offshore wind, like Sunday the 26th, but the waves are tiny. Not worth rushing out for.
Best bet: Wednesday the 22nd afternoon if you’re an expert, or Thursday the 23rd morning for a fun clean session. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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51 | 36 | 74 | 54 | 37 | 65 | 25 | 69 | 553 | 364 | 747 | 380 | 222 | 84 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 72 | 57 | 49 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:35AM0.76m | 1:24PM0.88m | 1:18AM0.68m | 2:18PM0.84m | 2:02AM0.61m | 3:18PM0.80m | 2:56AM0.57m | 4:23PM0.79m | 4:16AM0.55m | 5:25PM0.79m | 5:36AM0.56m | 6:18PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM0.11m | 6:23AM0.07m | 7:21PM0.17m | 7:03AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.22m | 7:48AM0.17m | 9:44PM0.24m | 8:40AM0.20m | 10:46PM0.24m | 9:41AM0.21m | 11:38PM0.22m | 10:42AM0.21m | 00:23AM0.19m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
51 | 36 | 74 | 54 | 37 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 297 | 364 | 538 | 380 | 222 | 67 | 60 | 57 | 40 | 72 | 57 | 49 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SW 6 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
7 | 10 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | 55 | 53 | 24 | 55 | 40 | 25 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | — | S 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 8 | — | S 9 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 65 | 19 | 69 | 553 | — | 747 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 54 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 2607 | 229 | 1045 | 1154 | 159 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 29 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 940 | 6 |
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Information about the Ditch Plains Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ditch Plains provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ditch Plains can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ditch Plains surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ditch Plains) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ditch Plains may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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