Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.1° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E 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 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next stretch of days for Ditch Plains.

Honestly, my heart’s not exactly racing here. This 16-day window is a tough one. There are no standout days with everything clicking. In fact, the first recommendation isn’t until Wednesday the 8th, and even then, the surf is only just surfable. We don't see anything that gets me really excited until we’re into the third week. There’s a long, flat stretch from late on the 9th all the way through to the 14th where it’s just not worth paddling out for anything special.

The first little pocket of hope is Wednesday morning, July 8th. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell pushing in from the East. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period, mid-range energy, but the real story here is the wind. It’s dead calm, glassy conditions. That’s the kind of morning that will look inviting, with clean, smooth lines. The water temp is 68°F, which is right on the money for this time of year. However, the combined swell energy is weak, just 130. For a beginner or someone just wanting a fun, easy session on a log, this is the pick of the first week. But for anyone wanting anything with a bit of push, it’s underwhelming.

Later on, the 15th of July offers a bit of a tease. Wednesday morning we get a 3ft groundswell from the SSW, but with a period of just 6 seconds. The wind, however, turns offshore from the WNW, and it’s a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze. The waves will be clean and glassy, but again, the size is tiny and the period is short, so the energy is low at 62. It’s better than nothing, but not a destination session.

Looking way out toward the back end of the window, there’s a bit of life. On Sunday morning, July 19th, we get another glass-off with 3ft of swell from the SSE. The period climbs to 8 seconds and the combined energy jumps to a noticeable 141 – moderate energy. That’s the most interesting signal in the whole run. The direction from the SSE is right on the optimum for Ditch Plains. But even then, by the afternoon the wind swings onshore.

Then Monday the 20th brings the biggest swell of the period: 4ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy hits 199 – that’s the highest in the outlook for this spot. But it comes with a cross-onshore wind in the afternoon and a light cross-shore in the morning. Still, it’s the biggest, most consistent wave energy we see. If I had to tell you when to paddle out, it would be Monday morning the 20th. The early light cross-shore isn’t perfect, but it’s the best combination of size and energy over the whole run.

To be brutally honest, nothing here is a barn-burner. No big groundswells. No perfect all-day windows. It’s a stretch for the patient surfer. If you can pick your moment – Wednesday the 8th in the glass or Monday the 20th in the morning – you’ll get a few. But don’t expect fireworks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
5
1.5
ENE
7
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
4
0.7
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5
0.5
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6
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6
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7
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7
0.6
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8
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8
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SSW
7
0.3
SE
10
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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195
114
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39
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29
18
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26
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36
52
Wind (km/h)
45
NNE
30
NNE
0
N
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
W
20
SW
30
ENE
45
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
S
5
SW
10
SE
20
S
15
SW
25
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High Tide
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
7:27AM0.80m
7:51PM1.09m
8:24AM0.86m
Low Tide
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
12:56PM-0.06m
2:08AM-0.10m
1:52PM-0.09m
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8:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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