Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Issued: 1 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
18.6° C

1.2°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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ditch Plains in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, because looking at the Ditch Plains forecast, it's a proper mixed bag. We've got some small windows of clean conditions, but honestly, for the next 16 days, the surf is mostly going to be a battle against the wind or just plain tiny. There's no real standout, fire day here, so let's break it down.

The water's sitting at 66°F, which is about 2°F cooler than normal for this time of year – so you'll want a decent wetsuit, it's a bit nippier than you'd expect.

First up, Friday the 3rd of July. The morning session is your best bet early doors: Ditch Plains is showing a small 2ft swell from the S, with a short 6-second period. The combined energy is weak (46), but the wind is a gentle cross-off from the W, keeping things clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary – think knee-high dribblers. The afternoon gets messy with a strong SW wind, so the morning is the only play.

Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are pretty much a write-off. Tiny 1ft swell and onshore or cross-on winds. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th see a bit more size, but terrible wind. Tuesday morning hits 6ft from the ESE, which is moderate energy (243), but it's coming in with onshore wind and rain. That's more of a messy, blown-out wall than anything you'd want to be on. Tuesday afternoon is marginal with 5ft, but again, not clean.

We get a decent window on Thursday the 9th. The morning is glassy – dead calm with 2ft from the S. That's surfable, clean, but still only small. It'll be a fun little session on a log if you're keen, but don't expect much push. The energy is weak (55).

From there, it's a long stretch of poor conditions right through to the middle of the second week. The wind is relentless – mostly cross or cross-on from the S and SSW, gusting 16-25 mph. Swell sizes bounce between 2ft and 5ft, but it's all messy, choppy, and lumpy.

Even when we get a bit more size – like 5ft to 6ft on the 15th and 18th of July – the wind is a fresh cross-off or cross-shore, making it a chore. At 6ft that's getting too big for beginners, and with that short period (6-7 seconds) and strong cross-wind, it's really only for the die-hards.

The one glimmer comes on the morning of Thursday the 16th of July. It's clean with a cross-off from the W, and 4ft from the S with a moderate energy level (181). Still a short period (8 seconds), but with clean conditions, you'll get some fun, punchy little waves. That's probably the best you're going to get all period – but it's a one-morning deal before the wind swings back onshore in the afternoon.

Honestly, for a spot that's exposed like Ditch Plains, this run is typical when the trade winds or southerlies get on it. With this much wind and mostly poor quality, the setup looks more interesting for kiteboarding than paddle surfing on most days. There are no true standouts here – just a few fleeting moments of clean but small surf. Forecasts can always change, but as it sits, pick your moments carefully and keep your expectations low.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.3
SE
9
0.7
SW
4
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
1
ESE
5
1.3
SE
6
1.8
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
E
6
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
43
23
13
13
14
11
11
12
14
44
107
241
198
70
57
72
51
34
77
34
Wind (km/h)
15
W
30
SW
20
WNW
15
W
30
SW
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
5
S
25
NNE
20
N
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:41AM0.72m
10:37PM0.81m
11:16AM0.74m
11:14PM0.78m
11:54AM0.76m
11:57PM0.75m
12:38PM0.79m
00:46AM0.71m
1:26PM0.83m
1:41AM0.68m
2:22PM0.86m
2:43AM0.66m
3:26PM0.90m
3:54AM0.66m
Low Tide
4:09PM0.15m
4:49AM0.05m
4:55PM0.17m
5:26AM0.06m
5:45PM0.18m
6:07AM0.07m
6:42PM0.19m
6:54AM0.08m
7:48PM0.19m
7:47AM0.08m
9:02PM0.16m
8:47AM0.07m
10:19PM0.12m
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5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
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8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
 mm
2
2
4
6
Temp °C
30
32
31
28
31
30
22
23
22
21
21
21
22
23
22
17
20
22
23
24
23
Feels °C
31
31
30
28
28
29
19
20
19
18
18
19
23
27
26
15
22
23
26
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.3
SE
10
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SE
9
0.5
SSW
5
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
S
6
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
32
14
23
9
13
14
11
11
12
14
9
2
2
70
20
72
51
34
15
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SW
5
0.4
S
6
0.3
SE
9
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
5
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
14
13
13
12
5
2
2
2
1
12
13
26
9
14
2
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
S
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SE
10
0.3
S
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
4
1
2
14
12
14
14
5
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
6
0.3
W
2
0.7
SW
4
0.4
NE
2
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.6
E
3
1
ESE
5
1.3
SE
6
1.8
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
0.6
NE
4
0.9
E
6
0.4
SW
2
0.9
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
43
1
12
1
4
5
5
8
44
107
241
198
8
57
2
77
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1789
6
20
2571
820
798
2538
1162
1162
1162
1162
50
5
30
30
34
5
0
34
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
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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