
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 848 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 (Jul 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Ditch Plains over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the outlook for Ditch Plains is a real mixed bag with a lot of paddling just to get a few grovelly ones. We’ve got plenty of wind and swell, but the quality is just not there for most of the period. The wave energy is mostly moderate, with values like 263 or 247, but the wind is almost always a problem. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick off Monday, July 6th, with some solid swell rolling in – about 6ft to 6ft from the ESE – but the wind is a full-on cross-onshore, up to 28 mph, and it’s paired with heavy rain. This thing is a chop-fest. The energy is there (263 for the afternoon), but it’s a write-off for a paddle board. Honestly, this is more of a kite session.
Tuesday, July 7th, is similar. We’ve got 5ft to 5ft of short-period E swell, but again, a strong cross-shore breeze makes it a lumpy mess. Not worth getting wet.
Wednesday, July 8th, is the first real chance to get a wave. The swell drops to 3ft from the east, but for the morning, we get a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is weak (86) and the period is short, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets choppy again.
Thursday, July 9th, and Friday, July 10th, are a washout. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the shop. Friday morning gives us a little 2ft S swell with a light breeze (surfable but ordinary), then the afternoon cranks up a fresh offshore, but the swell is too small to do anything with.
The weekend of July 11th and 12th is flat and choppy. Just forget it.
There’s a long gap of poor conditions here. The next flicker of hope comes on Tuesday, July 14th, with a pulse of 5ft SW swell in the morning. The wind is cross-offshore and it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (133) and the period is short. The afternoon gets messy again. It’s a one-session window.
Now, check this out: Wednesday, July 15th, early morning. We’ve got 3ft of SSW swell, but the wind is dead glassy. The wave energy is weak (89), but for a reef break, a glassy morning on a 3ft wave with a little bit of shape? That’s your best bet in the whole forecast. It’s a true standout for the conditions. The break is a reef, so it’ll line up alright. Crowds are often, so expect a few others with the same idea.
After that, it’s back to the desert. Thursday, July 16th, is tiny and glassy but too small. The next real event is a big one, but it’s a long way off. On Saturday, July 18th, we get a solid 5ft to 6ft SSW swell pulse. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate (167). The afternoon stays messy. This is a promising, but less certain, long-range standout. The swell is 5ft, so it’s pushing into the size that will be too much for beginners, but it’s a good window for intermediates.
The final few days, July 19th to 21st, are back to strong onshore winds and small, messy waves. The run ends with almost nothing.
Overall, the best sessions are a tie between the glassy 3ft on Wednesday, July 15th, and the clean 5ft swell on Saturday, July 18th. The 15th is cleaner, but the 18th has more juice. Pick your moment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 |
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43 | 161 | 197 | 172 | 97 | 50 | 95 | 66 | 34 | 26 | 42 | 58 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 42 | 38 | 41 | 27 | 18 | 807 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:48PM1.00m | 6:24AM0.74m | 6:53PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:24AM-0.00m | 11:57AM-0.03m | 1:18AM-0.06m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | 14 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — |
1 | — | 4 | 4 | 97 | 50 | 13 | 66 | 34 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 42 | 38 | 41 | 27 | 16 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ESE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — |
2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 14 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 6 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 3 | 13 | — | 3 | 13 | 22 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | NNW 2 | ENE 5 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 |
43 | 161 | 197 | 172 | 11 | 20 | 95 | — | — | 26 | 42 | 58 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 29 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 807 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1470 | 369 | 1785 | 227 | 308 | 128 | 30 | 0 | 156 | 157 | 157 | 219 | 172 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 663 | 1396 |
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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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