
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be 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 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, checking the charts.
Honestly, folks, it’s a pretty bleak run ahead for Ditch Plains. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until Thursday the 10th, and even then, it’s a tough sell.
For the next few days, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf. Wednesday the 9th is basically a write-off with that 0.3ft to 1.0ft stuff and cross-onshore winds. Not worth getting the wetsuit damp.
Thursday the 10th is the first real blip. We get a bump in size to about 5ft, coming from the SSW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 209. The wind is cross-offshore, which will keep things clean. But the forecast still calls it poor conditions, so don’t expect any gems. This is more of a “get wet and stretch the arms” session.
Friday the 11th is the best we’ve got on offer for the first week. The morning shows clear skies with a moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph. The swell drops to 2ft from the south, but it’s clean. It’s a small day, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be the most appealing for a log or a mid-length. The energy is weak though, only 44.
After that, we slide back into a lull. Saturday and Sunday have tiny waves and glassy conditions, but they are just too small to get excited about. There’s a long gap of nothing recommended until Monday the 21st.
Now, looking way down the line to Monday the 21st of September, we get another pulse. The morning shows 4ft from the east with a 7-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 124. The wind is cross-offshore, so expect clean faces. The afternoon picks up to 5ft from the east with a much stronger energy reading of 310. This is the biggest energy we see in the whole window, but again, it’s flagged as marginal. It’s clean, but the quality isn’t guaranteed.
The real standout for the whole forecast, if you’re patient, is the morning of Thursday the 24th of September. We see a 2ft swell from the SSE, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, meaning it’ll have some real punch and shape for its size. The combined swell energy is strong at 263. With a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNE, and Ditch being an exposed reef, this is the session to keep your eye on. It’s far out, so don’t book the time off yet, but if that holds, it’ll be the best wave of the run.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy on that front.
This is a tough spell for Ditch. There’s just not much to work with. Keep an eye on that Thursday the 24th, and otherwise, wait for the forecasts to improve.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | 4 | 15 | 266 | 197 | 158 | 77 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 44 | 60 | 77 | 38 | 29 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:03AM0.91m | 7:27PM0.99m | 7:50AM0.98m | 8:11PM0.98m | 8:33AM1.02m | 8:51PM0.95m | 9:14AM1.04m | 9:28PM0.91m | 9:53AM1.02m | 10:02PM0.85m | 10:31AM0.98m | 10:34PM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:44AM-0.01m | 12:46PM-0.02m | 1:24AM-0.04m | 1:34PM-0.05m | 2:00AM-0.05m | 2:19PM-0.05m | 2:34AM-0.05m | 3:01PM-0.04m | 3:07AM-0.03m | 3:41PM0.01m | 3:38AM0.01m | 4:20PM0.06m | 4:11AM0.06m | ||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 77 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 77 | 38 | 29 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | S 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | E 15 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | E 3 |
2 | 1 | 15 | 266 | 197 | 158 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 44 | 60 | 40 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 640 | 1069 | 1069 | 1069 | 190 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 805 | 1154 | 229 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 20 |
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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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