Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SE 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 (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shapin’ up for Ditch Plains.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are lookin’ pretty grim. This is gonna be one of those stretches where you’re better off makin’ other plans for a while. We’re talkin’ a long, dry spell with next to nothing on the cards.
The first real chance at even getting a soggy leg rope comes on Monday the 7th of September. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NW, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is weak (42). It’s what I’d call a paddle-around session on a longboard, but it’s surfable. That’s the best I can say for it.
That little window closes fast. Then we’re back into a big gap of junk. The wind is gonna be howlin’ from the SW on the 10th of September, kickin’ up a 5ft to 5ft swell from the SSW. The combined energy jumps up to 258 and then 459, but with a strong breeze and a cross-chop, it’s just a mess. The swell period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s all wind-slop. Honestly, with that much wind and those conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We get another little tease on the 11th of September. The swell drops to 3ft from the S, with a period of 7 seconds and a fresh offshore wind from the NW. The energy is moderate (118). The wave face will be clean, but it’s still just a poor quality, short-period swell. Not something to get excited about.
After that, it’s a whole lotta nothin’. A few mornings between the 12th and the 18th of September show tiny 2ft to 1ft swells with offshore winds, but the energy is pitifully low (44, 49, 55). It’s the kind of surf that’s only good for a very zen, very frustrated paddle.
The water temperature is sitting at 70° with a normal anomaly of 0.7°, so it’s about average for this time of year. The crowds at Ditch Plains can be often, but honestly, I don’t see that bein’ an issue – there’s nothin’ worth crowdin’ for.
Bottom line: blank run. It’s one of those periods where the surf just isn’t interested. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save the gas money.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | ESE 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 4 | E 4 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 34 | 15 | 27 | 36 | 64 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 13 | 184 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:10AM0.68m | 1:47PM0.89m | 2:24AM0.66m | 3:10PM0.89m | 3:53AM0.69m | 4:36PM0.91m | 5:11AM0.75m | 5:44PM0.94m | 6:12AM0.83m | 6:39PM0.98m | 7:03AM0.91m | 7:27PM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM0.12m | 8:42PM0.18m | 8:08AM0.14m | 10:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.13m | 11:08PM0.10m | 10:47AM0.09m | 11:59PM0.04m | 11:51AM0.04m | 00:44AM-0.01m | 12:46PM-0.02m | 1:24AM-0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:16 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | E 7 | SSW 6 | E 7 | E 5 | ESE 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | E 4 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 34 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 36 | 64 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | S 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | E 9 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | E 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNW 2 | SW 2 | SW 4 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | NE 2 | E 4 | — | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 14 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 34 | 15 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 | — | 184 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2580 | 219 | 663 | 2580 | 127 | 192 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 157 | 20 | 387 | 245 | 582 | 1297 | 1154 |
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