Ditch Plains surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 EDT
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Ditch Plains surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Ditch Plains surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
S
7
1
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
1.4
SW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
24
16
23
82
31
8
214
96
71
123
154
79
51
46
54
38
21
21
19
35
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
W
30
SW
35
NW
55
N
45
NNE
25
NNW
10
WNW
25
SSW
35
SW
40
SW
5
WSW
25
NNW
15
N
10
NW
15
NNE
15
SE
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:01PM0.90m
7:18AM0.65m
7:41PM0.90m
7:55AM0.66m
8:18PM0.90m
8:30AM0.66m
8:52PM0.88m
9:05AM0.66m
9:23PM0.87m
9:42AM0.66m
9:52PM0.84m
10:19AM0.66m
10:22PM0.81m
10:58AM0.65m
Low Tide
1:03AM0.09m
12:30PM0.09m
1:40AM0.08m
1:06PM0.09m
2:14AM0.07m
1:42PM0.09m
2:49AM0.07m
2:21PM0.10m
3:24AM0.07m
3:00PM0.12m
4:01AM0.08m
3:41PM0.15m
4:38AM0.09m
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
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8:09
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
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2
2
4
Temp °C
19
17
15
18
16
9
11
11
15
17
16
15
16
16
13
14
13
14
14
14
15
17
15
12
13
9
-3
0
2
12
13
9
9
11
14
10
11
9
12
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
S
7
1
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
8
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
24
24
16
7
82
31
8
214
96
71
44
26
12
51
46
54
38
21
21
19
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
6
0.1
SW
6
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
32
21
7
1
5
7
2
3
2
5
5
4
1
4
1
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.2
N
3
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.3
SSE
7
Energy kJ
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.9
SSW
4
0.4
NW
3
1.3
N
5
1.7
NE
6
0.3
NW
3
0.6
SSW
3
1.4
SW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
N
2
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
N
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
2
23
2
70
189
1
7
123
154
79
3
3
1
3
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
52
20
190
157
88
804
1096
0
0
157
6
6
0
56
663
73
20
663
663
188
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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