Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.0° 

Ditch Plains surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ditch Plains surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet stretch for the most part, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re patient.

The outlook starts off flat and poor. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and onshore winds messing up any chance of a wave. You’re looking at barely ankle-snappers through the 11th, 12th, and 13th of July, with the combined wave energy sitting in the weak range (49 down to 23). The wind is cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s choppy and basically unsurfable. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 4 degrees off – so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We finally see a slight shift on Thursday morning, the 16th of July. The wind turns offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, which cleans things right up. The swell is still tiny, only 2ft from the S with a short period of 6 seconds, and the energy is weak (47). It’s surfable but very ordinary. Not a standout, but it’s the first breathable moment.

Then, from the 20th of July, the swell starts to lift. Monday the 20th morning brings a 6ft SSW swell. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but the energy jumps into the moderate range at 453. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. This is the first wave that’s got some push, but at 6ft it’s getting into the “too big for beginners” territory, especially for a beach break. It’s a marginal window with questionable tide.

The real standout, and the only one I’d really get excited about, is Tuesday the 21st of July morning. Ditch Plains (Montauk) gets a 4ft S swell, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is solid at 281. But the best part? The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NE at only 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets. The swell is a good size for intermediates and will offer some fun, walled-up waves. The direction from the S matches the optimum for Ditch Plains, so it’s right on. Yes, the crowds are often an issue here, so expect company if the conditions line up. This is your best bet of the whole outlook.

After that, the swell backs off again. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd see the wind swinging onshore once more and the waves getting chopped up, dropping back under 3ft with weak energy. A small window pops up on Friday the 24th morning with a 3ft SSE swell and a light offshore NW wind at 6 mph, cleaning it up. Saturday the 25th morning also offers a clean 4ft S swell with a cross-offshore breeze, but the period is short at 7 seconds so it won’t have much shape. By Sunday the 26th, we’re back to weak, onshore dribble.

Overall, it’s a long, quiet start. You’re waiting about a week for anything worthwhile. The standout is clearly that Tuesday the 21st morning session – glassy and a decent head-high swell. The rest of the second week is a mix of marginal, clean but small waves, and then choppy junk. If you can’t make that Tuesday, the Thursday the 24th morning might be worth a look for a small, clean wave.

Stay patient, stay stoked.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
1.4
SSW
5
1.6
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
S
6
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SSW
6
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
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5
0.5
S
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
23
16
14
14
14
14
13
26
16
102
172
41
40
45
35
26
15
14
14
13
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
SE
10
E
15
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
30
WSW
45
SW
40
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
25
SSW
20
W
20
W
20
NW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
5:48PM1.00m
6:24AM0.74m
6:53PM1.05m
7:27AM0.80m
7:51PM1.09m
8:24AM0.86m
8:45PM1.09m
9:16AM0.91m
9:35PM1.07m
10:07AM0.94m
10:23PM1.02m
10:56AM0.95m
11:08PM0.94m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.02m
00:24AM-0.00m
11:57AM-0.03m
1:18AM-0.06m
12:56PM-0.06m
2:08AM-0.10m
1:52PM-0.09m
2:55AM-0.12m
2:46PM-0.09m
3:40AM-0.12m
3:39PM-0.06m
4:23AM-0.09m
4:31PM-0.02m
rain showers
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5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
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8:20
8:20
8:19
8:19
8:17
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Temp °C
23
24
22
21
22
21
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22
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28
31
31
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27
Feels °C
22
20
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20
18
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18
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19
21
28
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28
25
24
24
23
24
21
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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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