Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
15.5° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

Ditch Plains surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ditch Plains surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Jun 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
S
5
1.8
S
6
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
611
313
164
367
161
54
105
74
54
71
22
11
237
107
103
100
74
44
52
21
55
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
35
W
35
W
40
SW
35
WNW
35
W
20
W
20
NW
20
W
35
SW
15
NW
20
NNE
50
S
20
N
20
ENE
20
ESE
10
NE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:34PM0.97m
12:14PM0.88m
00:26AM0.88m
1:10PM0.87m
1:19AM0.79m
2:06PM0.86m
2:13AM0.71m
3:04PM0.85m
3:11AM0.64m
4:02PM0.84m
4:11AM0.60m
4:58PM0.84m
5:11AM0.59m
Low Tide
4:48PM-0.01m
5:43AM-0.05m
5:48PM0.05m
6:33AM0.00m
6:55PM0.11m
7:23AM0.05m
8:08PM0.16m
8:12AM0.10m
9:19PM0.18m
9:01AM0.13m
10:22PM0.19m
9:48AM0.16m
11:15PM0.18m
10:33AM0.16m
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part cloud
clear
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heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
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8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
23
4
Temp °C
21
23
20
22
21
20
23
22
20
22
22
20
20
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
19
Feels °C
14
19
14
17
17
14
19
18
17
17
19
20
13
17
15
15
17
16
16
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
1.6
S
8
1.2
S
8
0.1
SE
13
1.1
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
5
0.1
SE
11
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.1
E
11
0.9
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
8
313
164
7
161
54
105
74
54
6
15
11
5
107
103
2
74
44
21
21
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
1
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
8
5
2
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
8
4
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
7
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
4
1.6
SSW
8
0.5
W
3
0.9
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
4
1.8
S
6
0.4
N
3
0.3
NNE
3
1
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
4
0.9
SSE
6
Energy kJ
611
5
9
367
5
28
3
1
2
71
22
237
2
2
100
52
12
55
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3349
54
57
190
50
198
5
0
6
663
0
127
34
30
30
3349
30
50
1112
387
283
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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.

Ditch Plains is 38 km (24 miles) from Westerly. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westerly. Westerly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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