
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Ditch Plains. Honestly, for a spot that’s usually got some life, this stretch is a real mixed bag. We’re starting off with a lot of flat, calm days that just don’t have the energy to get you out of bed. We’re talking about a solid week of minimal swell – the first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 22nd.
The water is sitting at 69°, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year, but nothing to get worked up about.
The first thing that catches my eye is Wednesday the 22nd. The swell jumps up, but it’s a beast. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the South in the morning, and the wind is howling out of the WSW at 22 mph. The combined energy is massive, hitting 1116 – that’s a lot of power. It’s a clean, cross-offshore wind, but the swell is right on the edge of being too big for most. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 8ft from the South with a 9-second period. The energy is even stronger at 1744. This is for experts only. The wind is a solid 25 mph, but it’s clean. This is a big, powerful, raw day. If you’re not a pro, this is a stay-on-the-beach day.
Thursday the 23rd morning is still a solid performer, with the swell dropping to 5ft from the SSE. The wind is a clean 15 mph from the WNW. The energy is still strong at 318. It’s a proper, powerful wave. The afternoon mellows out, with a 3ft S swell and a light 6 mph wind, feeling clean. The energy drops to 220. That afternoon session is the closest thing to a good, all-rounder day we’ll see.
After that, from the 24th onward, it’s back to a frustrating run of small, weak, and choppy conditions. The swell stays tiny, under 3ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, ruining what little shape there is. We get a few clean mornings with offshore winds on the 28th and 29th, but the swell is pathetic – only 2ft to 2ft with very low energy readings. It’s not worth paddling out for.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 22nd. It’s a raw, powerful, big swell day with perfect offshore wind. It’s not for the faint of heart, but for the experienced chargers, it’s the only real pulse of life in this whole forecast. The Thursday afternoon session on the 23rd is the next best thing, offering a more manageable size with clean conditions. Everything else is a washout for a proper paddle.
Stay patient, and don’t waste your time on the flat stuff. The big day is coming, but it’s a serious one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, strong winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 131 | 89 | 108 | 49 | 76 | 54 | 50 | 25 | 31 | 52 | 655 | 1021 | 589 | 318 | 150 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:56AM0.95m | 11:08PM0.94m | 11:45AM0.94m | 11:52PM0.85m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:35AM0.76m | 1:24PM0.88m | 1:18AM0.68m | 2:18PM0.84m | 2:02AM0.61m | 3:18PM0.80m | 2:56AM0.57m | 4:23PM0.79m | 4:16AM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.05m | 5:25PM0.05m | 5:44AM0.01m | 6:20PM0.11m | 6:23AM0.07m | 7:21PM0.17m | 7:03AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.22m | 7:48AM0.17m | 9:44PM0.24m | 8:40AM0.20m | 10:46PM0.24m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 23 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 33 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SE 7 |
8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 89 | 108 | 49 | 76 | 54 | 50 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 461 | 723 | 589 | 318 | 150 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 8 |
3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | E 9 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 2 | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | NE 3 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 9 | NW 3 | — | SSW 2 | — |
— | 15 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 131 | 9 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 15 | 31 | 52 | 655 | 1021 | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2518 | 663 | 671 | 1112 | 198 | 370 | 30 | 5 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 229 | 2521 | 50 | 5 | 174 | 157 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 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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