
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with 224 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
The next stretch here is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and while there’s surf on offer, it’s not going to be a non-stop parade of waves. There’s a definite gap period where things drop right off, so you’ll want to pick your sessions carefully.
First up, the standout of the whole run is Tuesday morning, August 4th. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell rolling in at Ditch Plains (Montauk). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the N at 3 mph, and it’s glassy. That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab the booties if you’re sensitive. The wave energy is moderate, sitting at 220. This is a solid, clean reef break session.
After that, it gets a bit ordinary for a few days. The rest of the week is a mix of small, short-period swell and cross-shore winds that chop things up. Not much to get excited about. The waves are small, in the 2ft to 3ft range, and the wind just ruins the shape. It’s more of a paddle-around-and-get-frustrated kind of vibe.
We do get a little bump on Friday morning the 7th with a 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is on it. The energy is moderate at 156, but the conditions are just ordinary. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling your mates about it.
The next week is pretty bleak. From the 11th through the 17th, it’s mostly poor. There’s a bit of a glimmer on Monday afternoon the 10th with a 5ft SSW swell, but it’s a marginal call and the wind is up. The energy is moderate at 346, but it’s not worth the hassle.
The real dead zone hits from the 13th to the 17th. There’s a period of days with very little swell, mostly under 2ft, and even though the winds are offshore and clean, there’s no wave to push. Then, the 17th brings an onshore SE wind and rain, which is completely useless for us.
So, the one to circle on the calendar is that Tuesday morning, the 4th. Everything else is a waiting game or a grovel. The second week is all about being patient and hoping the forecasts change. It’s a blank run for the most part, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 |
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172 | 70 | 48 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 36 | 71 | 95 | 85 | 64 | 80 | 85 | 51 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 202 | 113 | 224 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.87m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:59PM0.88m | 1:20AM0.68m | 1:59PM0.89m | 2:26AM0.65m | 3:09PM0.90m | 3:44AM0.66m | 4:31PM0.93m | 5:09AM0.69m | 5:47PM0.98m | 6:20AM0.77m | 6:49PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.15m | 6:22AM0.07m | 7:27PM0.17m | 7:17AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.10m | 10:10PM0.14m | 9:33AM0.09m | 11:19PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.05m | 00:15AM0.02m | 11:51AM0.01m | 1:04AM-0.03m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
172 | 70 | 48 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 9 | 16 | 49 | 16 | 64 | 52 | 2 | 94 | 113 | 117 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
48 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 12 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 36 | 71 | 95 | 85 | 64 | 80 | 85 | 51 | — | 78 | 64 | 202 | — | 224 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 962 | 312 | 5 | 1163 | 34 | 0 | 201 | 0 | 54 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 6 | 172 | 6 |
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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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