Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
20.8° C
1.2° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a bit of a slow grind ahead. We're looking at a long stretch of very small, weak surf with a lot of cross-shore wind. The water's sitting at 69°F at Ditch Plains, which is a bit colder than you'd expect for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer.

The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Monday morning, the 10th of August. It's not going to blow your mind, but we've got a glassy 2ft of swell from the S. The wave energy is weak at just 41, but that glassy wind is a major positive. It'll be clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. That's about as good as it gets for a while. After that, we're back into a messy pattern of moderate cross-shore winds and tiny surf.

The next window pops up on the morning of Monday the 17th of August. There's a tiny 1ft SSW swell, but the wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, making it clean. The combined wave energy is a very weak 24, so it's a long paddle for a tiny ride. The following morning, Tuesday the 18th, is glassy again with a 1ft SE swell, but the energy is still rock-bottom at 25.

The only real event in the whole 16-day window is a pulse that arrives on the morning of Friday, the 21st of August. The swell jumps to 4ft from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 151, which is at least moderate. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so the conditions will be clean. It's far out, so keep an eye on it, but it's the only time the swell height gets over 3 feet and the wind cooperates. That's the standout, but it's a long way off and the period is short and weak, so don't expect anything too special.

The best of a very average bunch is the Monday morning glassy session on the 10th, and then the hopeful window on the 21st. For everything else, you're better off waiting for the next forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
35
NW
20
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30
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20
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10
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20
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High Tide
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
7:18AM0.85m
7:42PM1.05m
8:09AM0.92m
8:30PM1.05m
Low Tide
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
12:50PM-0.04m
1:49AM-0.08m
1:44PM-0.07m
2:30AM-0.10m
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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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