
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cookin’ for Ditch Plains. Honestly, I’m looking at this 16-day window and it’s a tough one. We’ve got a solid run of flat, junk conditions, so the first real chance of anything even surfable is a few days out.
The combined swell energy is weak across the whole period, sitting at just 73 early on, which is barely a pulse. The water’s a bit cooler than normal for this time of year, about 69°, so don’t expect that warm bath.
We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a write-off with cross-onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. The swell is small and short period, so nothing’s coming together.
Thursday the 30th shows a bit of improvement. The morning has a clean look with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW and a 4ft SSE swell at 9 seconds. That’s a bit of a groundswell pulse, but it’s still weak (188). The afternoon goes back to light cross-shore, but the swell drops off. It’s surfable, but not worth jumping for.
Friday the 31st is the only real standout here. The morning has a clean, cross-off breeze from the north and a 3ft SSE swell, but the key is the light wind. The afternoon is even better with a slight WSW breeze and clean conditions. The combined energy is only 114, but for this window, that’s about as good as it gets. It’s a small, clean day for a log. Keep in mind, Ditch Plains can get crowded, so you’ll be sharing those small waves.
After that, it’s back to a long block of poor surf. The first week of August is largely flat with weak, onshore winds. Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th are small and choppy. From the 5th through the 10th, it’s tiny, with periods of clean but essentially flat conditions. The combined energy drops to single digits. That’s a real dry spell.
Then, on the 11th of August, we get a little pulse of NE swell, 5ft at 6 seconds. That’s short period, but the energy jumps to 152. The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the biggest swell in the whole run. It’s still not great, but it’s something.
Overall, Friday the 31st of July is your best bet for a clean, small day. The 11th of August has a bit more size, but the wind won’t be as kind. The rest of the period is a tough stretch for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard during the windy, choppy days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 36 | 66 | 119 | 408 | 105 | 176 | 119 | 77 | 111 | 68 | 42 | 63 | 60 | 41 | 38 | 63 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:03AM0.69m | 8:16PM0.87m | 8:39AM0.73m | 8:45PM0.88m | 9:12AM0.76m | 9:12PM0.87m | 9:42AM0.79m | 9:42PM0.86m | 10:13AM0.82m | 10:15PM0.84m | 10:47AM0.84m | 10:53PM0.80m | 11:24AM0.86m | 11:36PM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.14m | 2:09AM0.07m | 1:50PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.04m | 2:31PM0.11m | 3:11AM0.02m | 3:12PM0.10m | 3:43AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.10m | 4:17AM0.02m | 4:38PM0.11m | 4:55AM0.03m | 5:27PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
35 | 20 | 5 | 22 | 408 | 105 | 176 | 119 | 77 | 111 | 68 | 42 | 63 | 60 | 41 | 38 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 10 | S 9 | — | SE 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | — |
3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 234 | 70 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 15 | — | 11 | 8 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | — |
7 | 2 | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | S 7 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
28 | 36 | 66 | 119 | 62 | 52 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 63 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 663 | 1037 | 192 | 30 | 43 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 51 | 50 | 1154 | 1154 | 663 | 279 | 312 | 6 |
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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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