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Ditch Plains Surf Forecast
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Ditch Plains surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.4° C
(Which is normal 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 Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed night, near gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | |
58 | 58 | 59 | 39 | 43 | 63 | 54 | 98 | 115 | 222 | 376 | 435 | 528 | 414 | 152 | 562 | 753 | 392 | 816 | 484 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:49AM0.69m | 9:11PM0.90m | 9:18AM0.68m | 9:41PM0.87m | 9:50AM0.66m | 10:10PM0.83m | 10:26AM0.63m | 10:42PM0.79m | 11:06AM0.61m | 11:18PM0.75m | 11:52AM0.59m | 00:01AM0.72m | 12:43PM0.59m | 00:50AM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.03m | 3:07AM0.03m | 2:45PM0.05m | 3:42AM0.06m | 3:20PM0.08m | 4:19AM0.09m | 3:59PM0.12m | 4:58AM0.12m | 4:41PM0.16m | 5:42AM0.15m | 5:27PM0.21m | 6:30AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
— | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | SE 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
 kJ | 58 | 58 | 59 | 39 | 39 | 63 | 41 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 392 | 816 | 484 | 155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 43 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | S 8 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 5 | 23 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | N 2 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 8 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 16 | — | 1 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 54 | 98 | 115 | 222 | 376 | 435 | 528 | 414 | 152 | 562 | 753 | 100 | 111 | 31 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 0 | 127 | 88 | 50 | 0 | 192 | 157 | 34 | 2382 | 187 | 1507 | 1467 | 1844 | 34 | 1162 | 1162 | 158 | 725 | 54 | 0 |
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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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