
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ditch Plains in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you—it’s a rough start. The early part of the window is looking pretty grim. Weak, short-period swells in the 2 to 3 feet range, mostly from the SE and ESE, with onshore cross-winds making everything a choppy mess. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, running about 68°, so you’ll want a decent suit. The combined swell energy is weak, barely getting into double digits (72-87), and the wave comment doesn't mince words: "poor surf conditions." You’re not missing anything.
This stretch of poor conditions runs right through the first week, with only a couple of brief moments worth mentioning. Around Thursday the 30th, the wind swings to a cross-off from the NNE, cleaning things up, but the swell is still small and mixed. The combined energy bumps up into the moderate range (288), but the wave comment still says "poor surf conditions." That’s a classic case of a clean, empty ocean.
Then, heading into the weekend of August 1st, we get a glimmer. Saturday morning, August 1st, the wind drops to dead calm—glassy conditions at Ditch Plains with a clean 3 to 3 foot swell from the S. The combined energy is a weak 105, and the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not a standout, but it’s the first breathable moment in a long, flat spell.
The next week is more of the same struggle. Monday morning, August 3rd, offers another glassy window with similar small S swell (about 3 feet, combined energy 111), but again, it's ordinary. After that, the wind picks up again and the swell fades to tiny, inconsistent dribble. The combined energy drops into the 30s and 40s, which is barely moving the water.
The only real standout comes way out there, but it's a long-range hope. On Friday morning, August 7th, the wind swings offshore from the NNW at 15 mph, and the swell direction is from the ESE at about 2 feet with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (41), but the wind state is "moderate offshore and clean." The wave comment is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not big, but it’s clean. That’s the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The rest of the time is blown out, too small, or both.
Bottom line: there’s a lot of waiting. The weekend of August 1st and the morning of August 7th are your best bets for a paddle, but keep expectations low. A clean, small wave is better than no wave at all.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 61 | 45 | 46 | 35 | 37 | 77 | 62 | 176 | 149 | 132 | 181 | 136 | 208 | 283 | 154 | 96 | 92 | 92 | 63 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:03PM0.83m | 7:21AM0.64m | 7:42PM0.85m | 8:03AM0.69m | 8:16PM0.87m | 8:39AM0.73m | 8:45PM0.88m | 9:12AM0.76m | 9:12PM0.87m | 9:42AM0.79m | 9:42PM0.86m | 10:13AM0.82m | 10:15PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.19m | 1:02AM0.15m | 12:24PM0.16m | 1:36AM0.10m | 1:08PM0.14m | 2:09AM0.07m | 1:50PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.04m | 2:31PM0.11m | 3:11AM0.02m | 3:12PM0.10m | 3:43AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.10m | 4:17AM0.02m | |||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
72 | 61 | 45 | 46 | 35 | 37 | 7 | 12 | — | 1 | 132 | 106 | 127 | 208 | 283 | 154 | 96 | 92 | 92 | 63 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 9 | — | — | SW 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 7 | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 9 |
— | 3 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 39 | 17 | 31 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 |
— | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 77 | 62 | 176 | 149 | 123 | 181 | 136 | 80 | 54 | 55 | 31 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 34 | 0 | 48 | 677 | 174 | 679 | 172 | 586 | 34 | 222 | 63 | 30 | 286 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 188 |
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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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