
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be real about what we're looking at for the next couple of weeks at Ditch Plains. Honestly, we're in for a rough stretch. The data shows pretty much every session is scored as having "poor surf conditions" or worse. It's a long, frustrating wait with almost nothing to get excited about. We'll go day by day and see if there's a single sliver of hope.
Right now, and for the first week and a half, it's grim. The water is sitting around 66°F, which feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 2°F below the average.
Let's start with this first Friday, July 3. We've got a weak 3ft swell from the SSW with a short, weak period of 5 seconds and combined energy is only 56—that's just a tiny pulse. On top of that, a fresh 19 mph SW crosswind will chop it all up. Don't bother.
Saturday July 4 and Sunday July 5 are even smaller with messy winds on and off. The rest of the first week is more of the same: small windswell (energy readings mostly below 100), short periods, and onshore or cross-shore breezes keeping things choppy.
There's a slight lift on Tuesday, July 7, with a 6ft E swell. The energy kicks up to a moderate 224, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the NNE at 19 mph, so it will be clean. But that's a short-period 6-second windswell, breaking straight and weak on the beach. It's not going to be fun, and at that size, it's getting a bit much for beginners but not offering any real quality for the experienced crew. Still gets a 0 score for poor surf conditions.
The rest of that week stays small and messy with another bump in energy on Wednesday, July 8, but again with cross-breezes.
Finally, after nine days of junk, there's the briefest glimmer on Monday morning, July 13. The wind goes glassy from the SW at just 3 mph, and there's a tiny 2ft S swell. It's the only time the wind isn't a problem, and the report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a 1 out of 10. For a surfer desperate for a clean, knee-high dribbler, you might get a few, but it's nothing to write home about.
Just over a week away, on Thursday morning, July 16, the swell finally picks up. We're looking at a 6ft S swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits a strong 580. The wind goes cross-offshore from the W at 12 mph, promising clean waves. The report scores it a 2 out of 10 as "marginal." That is the closest thing we have to a standout in this entire 16-day window, but it's a long-range call, so treat it with caution. At 6ft, it's on the edge of being too big for beginners. The S direction is not perfect for Ditch Plains, but with clean cross-off winds, it could offer a few better-shaped, more energetic lines compared to the rest of the forecast. It's still only a marginal call, so keep expectations low.
For everything after that, the wind turns back onshore or cross-shore, and conditions drop back down to poor. It's a long, barren run, but forecasts can change. As it stands, keep your board waxed for that Thursday the 16th or wait for the next weather system. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | S 7 |
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42 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 172 | 219 | 153 | 115 | 150 | 68 | 37 | 35 | 45 | 18 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:37PM0.81m | 11:16AM0.74m | 11:14PM0.78m | 11:54AM0.76m | 11:57PM0.75m | 12:38PM0.79m | 00:46AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.83m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:22PM0.86m | 2:43AM0.66m | 3:26PM0.90m | 3:54AM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.15m | 4:49AM0.05m | 4:55PM0.17m | 5:26AM0.06m | 5:45PM0.18m | 6:07AM0.07m | 6:42PM0.19m | 6:54AM0.08m | 7:48PM0.19m | 7:47AM0.08m | 9:02PM0.16m | 8:47AM0.07m | 10:19PM0.12m | 9:51AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | SW 5 | SE 10 | SW 4 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 |
14 | 20 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 14 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 102 | 68 | 37 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | — | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
— | 13 | 13 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | 14 | 29 | — | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | W 2 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 4 | — |
42 | — | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 42 | 172 | 219 | 153 | 115 | 150 | — | — | 35 | 45 | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1667 | 6 | 56 | 73 | 33 | 1037 | 3311 | 1112 | 1162 | 187 | 0 | 30 | 112 | 30 | 43 | 5 | 5 | 158 | 189 | 192 | 0 |
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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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