Ditch Plains surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 EDT
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Ditch Plains surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (May 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 23rd May)7ft (2.2m) 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 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
1.6
SSW
6
0.8
SSE
8
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
1
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.8
ESE
5
1.9
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
195
82
137
131
39
37
28
36
51
146
141
160
113
52
38
27
29
29
27
263
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
35
SW
15
WSW
30
SW
0
NW
25
E
10
E
15
SSW
20
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
20
NNW
5
ENE
20
SSE
5
NE
15
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:11PM1.09m
8:46AM0.82m
9:05PM1.11m
9:40AM0.83m
9:59PM1.09m
10:36AM0.82m
10:54PM1.04m
11:34AM0.81m
11:52PM0.97m
12:35PM0.80m
00:51AM0.89m
1:37PM0.80m
1:54AM0.81m
Low Tide
2:33AM-0.13m
2:18PM-0.12m
3:25AM-0.13m
3:08PM-0.10m
4:18AM-0.11m
4:02PM-0.06m
5:13AM-0.07m
4:58PM-0.00m
6:12AM-0.02m
6:01PM0.06m
7:14AM0.02m
7:15PM0.11m
8:15AM0.05m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:05
1
Temp °C
17
15
21
24
23
15
14
18
20
23
20
20
22
20
13
14
12
12
12
12
11
11
8
20
20
21
10
13
18
18
19
15
16
17
20
11
10
8
7
9
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSE
8
1.1
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.1
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
61
35
51
80
131
31
37
28
36
45
33
27
29
113
52
38
27
29
29
3
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
47
26
82
39
12
7
10
10
9
8
29
28
28
20
6
3
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
ENE
4
0.1
SE
13
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
E
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
11
14
4
3
7
1
3
4
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
4
1.6
SSW
6
1.1
S
8
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
5
1
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
5
1.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
25
195
137
3
22
19
25
51
146
141
160
2
3
2
5
7
27
263
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
158
34
0
34
0
128
50
6
190
216
187
187
190
29
5
123
0
725
1069
270
408
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
4
3
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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