Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ESE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Ditch Plains.
Truth be told, the next 16 days look pretty grim for a decent paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions staring us down. The first real glimmer of something surfable doesn’t pop up until Friday, September 4th, and even then, it’s a case of taking what you can get.
We kick off with nothing worthwhile. From Monday, August 31st, right through to Thursday, September 3rd, it’s all about tiny, weak waves and windy, choppy conditions. The combined swell energy is in the dumps, barely hitting triple digits. You’d be wasting your time.
The first faint heartbeat shows up on Friday morning, September 4th. We get a little 2ft ESE groundswell with a short period. The standout here is the wind – it goes light and offshore from the NW. That’ll clean things right up. You’re looking at surfable, but very ordinary, waves. The combined energy is a weak 44, so don’t expect much push. After that, it fades back to nothing for the weekend with only tiny dribbles on offer.
The next notable moment arrives on Monday, September 7th. We see a jump in quality with a 2ft E swell, but the period stretches out to a long 12 seconds. That longer period means better shaped waves and more energy, clocking in at 142. The wind is a clean, light offshore from the NNE in the morning, so it’ll be beautiful out there. Just remember, that long period groundswell can make beach breaks close out a bit straight, so it might be a bit tricky. It’s still the best call this week.
After that, we slide back into a long quiet spell. The next thing worth mentioning doesn’t appear until Wednesday, September 9th. That morning the combined energy is 143 with a 3ft S swell. The real treat is the word "glassy" for both the morning and afternoon – dead calm wind from the ESE and E. The waves won't be world-beaters, but it’ll be a nice, clean, surfable day.
Beyond that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. There are small waves with onshore winds for the rest of the outlook. The only other blip is Tuesday, September 15th, where a 4ft ENE swell pops up, but with a short period and cross-onshore wind making it choppy. Not worth getting excited about.
So, the honest truth? Surfers, we’re looking at one or two half-decent mornings in a whole 16-day window. Don't sell the farm for it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 10 | 14 | 12 | 44 | 142 | 127 | 134 | 103 | 64 | 38 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:34PM0.82m | 10:59AM0.94m | 11:19PM0.77m | 11:46AM0.94m | 00:10AM0.72m | 12:41PM0.91m | 1:10AM0.68m | 1:47PM0.89m | 2:24AM0.66m | 3:10PM0.89m | 3:53AM0.69m | 4:36PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.05m | 4:26AM0.01m | 5:11PM0.09m | 5:09AM0.04m | 6:06PM0.13m | 5:59AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.16m | 6:57AM0.12m | 8:42PM0.18m | 8:08AM0.14m | 10:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.13m | 11:08PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 51 | 75 | 49 | 54 | 64 | 29 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | ESE 3 | SE 14 | SE 10 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 38 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | S 10 | SE 13 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 10 | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | NNW 3 | W 2 | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | E 4 | — | NE 4 | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 142 | 127 | 134 | 103 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1161 | 270 | 679 | 418 | 241 | 579 | 346 | 50 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 56 | 2384 | 2580 | 836 | 1681 | 270 | 156 |
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