
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening with your local waves.
Right now, it's a pretty bleak stretch for Ditch Plains. We’re looking at the next week-plus with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is all over the shop. Honestly, from now right through until the middle of next week, you’re better off doing something else. There’s a huge gap with nothing to recommend.
The water’s sitting at a warm 72°, right on the money for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable for a swim.
Then, out of nowhere, Monday the 17th of August shows some real promise. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. We finally see some proper swell push in – 5ft to 6ft from the SSW, with a moderate-consistency, 7-second period. The combined wave energy will be respectable at 284, building to 594 in the afternoon. That's a proper jump in energy. And the wind? Clean offshore from the NW, which will groom that reef beautifully. The break here is fairly consistent but it does get crowded often, so expect plenty of company if you head out. With that swell size at 5ft to 6ft, it's right in the sweet spot for stronger intermediate paddlers; beginners might find it a touch big. The long period (over 15 seconds) is not present here, so no caveats on that front, just a decent, punchy little groundswell. That afternoon of the 17th is the standout.
After that Monday high, the swell backs off pretty quickly. We drop back to smaller, weaker stuff from the 18th onwards, with the wind turning cross and onshore, making it messy. The rest of the forecast through to the 25th of August is a write-off for decent surf, with bumpy, cross-onshore conditions and weak, short-period swell. There’s nothing else in the window that’s worth getting excited about.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 5 |
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15 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 62 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 40 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 92 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:49PM1.02m | 7:18AM0.85m | 7:42PM1.05m | 8:09AM0.92m | 8:30PM1.05m | 8:57AM0.98m | 9:15PM1.02m | 9:42AM1.00m | 9:57PM0.97m | 10:26AM1.00m | 10:37PM0.90m | 11:09AM0.98m | 11:13PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.01m | 1:04AM-0.03m | 12:50PM-0.04m | 1:49AM-0.08m | 1:44PM-0.07m | 2:30AM-0.10m | 2:34PM-0.08m | 3:10AM-0.09m | 3:22PM-0.05m | 3:46AM-0.07m | 4:08PM-0.01m | 4:21AM-0.02m | 4:53PM0.05m | 4:55AM0.03m | |||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 |
15 | 4 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 40 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 3 | E 3 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | WSW 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 3 | N 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 5 |
— | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 92 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 798 | 2518 | 294 | 20 | 222 | 582 | 798 | 1677 | 71 | 663 | 2560 | 5 | 725 | 725 | 20 | 671 | 123 | 6 | 820 | 1163 | 168 |
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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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