Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.7° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, let's talk Ditch Plains. Over the next couple of weeks, it's mostly small and messy, but there's one morning that'll make it worth paddling out.

Monday the 20th starts with a tiny 2ft south swell (8-second period) and weak energy (60). The wind is glassy from the WSW at 3 mph in the morning, so it's rideable but nothing special. By afternoon the wind picks up cross-on, and Tuesday and Wednesday are a total mess with onshore winds and building chop. Wednesday the 22nd actually sees a 7ft south swell (9-second period, 788 energy) but the wind is screaming cross-shore at 19 mph – that's kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle.

Then Thursday morning, July 23, is the real deal. Clear skies, a light offshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph, and a clean 4ft south swell with 8-second period. The combined energy is 250 – moderate, but the conditions are going to be glassy and clean. That's your best window. The swell is chest-high, the wind is offshore, and the break takes exposure from the SSE, which lines up nicely with the S swell. It's a reef, fairly consistent, and crowds are often around, so expect some company, but it's worth it.

After that, Friday the 24th morning goes glassy again but with a tiny 2ft swell (124 energy) – surfable but ordinary. The weekend and into the following week are mostly poor, with onshore or cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. There's a brief cleaner moment on Wednesday the 29th morning (WNW offshore, 9 mph, 2ft south swell, 51 energy) but it's barely knee-high. The rest of the 16-day window fades into small, choppy slop, with no real standouts. The last decent mention is Tuesday August 4 morning – a 4ft south swell (163 energy, clean cross-off wind) but still only ordinary conditions.

So, don't bother with the early days. Mark Thursday morning July 23 on your calendar. After that, it's a long dry spell, but forecasts can change, so keep checking.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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Saturday
25
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(10 max)
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1
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0
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0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
54
50
61
37
98
127
788
588
568
205
142
82
63
95
84
54
64
57
Wind (km/h)
20
N
5
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
30
SE
35
SSE
35
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
35
NNW
20
NNW
20
SW
10
SE
5
ENE
20
SE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
SE
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross
on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
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
5:25PM0.79m
5:36AM0.56m
6:18PM0.81m
Low Tide
6:23AM0.07m
7:21PM0.17m
7:03AM0.12m
8:32PM0.22m
7:48AM0.17m
9:44PM0.24m
8:40AM0.20m
10:46PM0.24m
9:41AM0.21m
11:38PM0.22m
10:42AM0.21m
00:23AM0.19m
clear
clear
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cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
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5:31
5:31
5:33
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5:35
5:35
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8:15
8:15
8:14
8:13
8:13
8:12
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 mm
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24
2
1
Temp °C
24
20
22
22
21
22
23
23
26
26
19
22
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20
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20
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Feels °C
21
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19
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26
14
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19
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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.

Ditch Plains is 38 km (24 miles) from Westerly. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westerly. Westerly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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