Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Issued: 1 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
19.0° C

1.0°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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSW 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 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Right then. The 16-day run starts off with nothing to get the heart racing. From Saturday the 4th through to Wednesday morning the 8th, it's a total write-off. Tiny, weak surf and messy winds.

Finally, on Wednesday morning, July 8th, we get a little something at Ditch Plains. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the east, but with a short period of 7 seconds and weak energy (161). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’ll look clean, but the waves won't have any push. It's a real 'maybe I'll just have a look from the car park' kind of morning.

Another long stretch of poor conditions follows. The winds are all over the place, mostly cross or choppy, and the swell stays tiny with weak energy readings, all in the double digits. No power in the water.

The first real standout shows up on the morning of Saturday, July 11th. Same spot, Ditch Plains. We get a south swell of 4ft with an 8-second period. The combined energy is 214, finally getting into the moderate range. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west-southwest at 15 mph. The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s still only a 'marginal' call, but with clean conditions, it’s the best bet for miles.

Then, looking way ahead to the morning of Saturday, July 18th, we might get another shot. Ditch Plains again, with a 5ft south swell, 7-second period, and energy of 220. Clean cross-offshore wind again. That's a long way off though, so keep your expectations in check.

The bottom line is it's a pretty bleak outlook for Ditch Plains over the next two weeks. No big swells, no real windows of quality. The few moments that look half-decent are just that – half-decent. I'd be checking the forecasts closer to the time, but don't book the day off work just yet.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.3
SE
9
0.5
SSW
6
0.3
SE
8
0.9
ESE
4
1.9
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
14
17
11
27
258
213
220
112
95
62
61
63
67
90
110
131
140
154
160
199
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
NW
10
SSW
10
SE
25
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
40
E
20
ENE
40
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
ESE
10
SSW
20
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
off
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:36PM0.95m
5:10AM0.69m
Low Tide
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
9:51AM0.05m
11:26PM0.06m
10:55AM0.02m
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5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
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8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
8:21
8:20
 mm
7
1
1
12
4
2
7
5
1
1
6
3
Temp °C
30
28
22
22
23
19
19
20
21
19
17
18
20
20
22
23
23
24
24
25
24
Feels °C
30
25
25
24
24
14
14
17
21
16
11
16
19
20
21
22
21
25
25
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
S
5
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
1.1
S
6
1
S
7
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
Energy kJ
13
14
17
9
2
1
9
3
2
4
62
58
63
67
90
15
9
104
89
160
199
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
3
11
11
6
4
10
14
23
13
14
14
9
8
15
24
28
14
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
E
10
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
SE
9
0.1
E
9
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
12
13
29
2
14
5
22
1
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.9
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
6
1
S
8
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
18
27
258
213
220
112
95
61
47
22
110
131
140
154
8
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
3310
20
798
3349
275
2382
2627
283
50
128
30
12
43
5
5
190
30
34
34
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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