Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.9° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the week ahead.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. There’s surfable energy in the water at times, but the quality is just not there for the most part, and the conditions are fighting it every step of the way. We’ve got a long run of poor surf forecasts, with only a few fleeting moments that might get you in the water for a quick, average session. The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday the 8th.

Saturday morning, 8th August, you could get a wave at Ditch Plains. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell. We’re looking at a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 111. The morning wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the W at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company. Afternoon turns ugly with a stronger SW wind and a cross-chop, so get in early.

Sunday the 9th is similar – a 3ft S swell in the morning, clean with a cross-off wind, but still poor quality surf. Honestly, the wave energy is there but the shape just isn’t delivering.

Monday the 10th is a near-washout. The swell drops to 2ft with a weak energy reading of 29. The morning is glassy – that’s the only positive – but the waves are just too small and weak to bother with.

Tuesday the 11th morning offers another slim chance: 3ft from the SW, 6-second period, combined energy 104, with a clean cross-off wind. Again, surfable but very ordinary. That’s the best you’ll get for a few days.

From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of the second week, it’s a long, frustrating stretch. The swell tries to show up a few times – like Sunday the 16th when we see a 5ft S swell with a combined energy of 253 – but the wind is a strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, making it a messy, blown-out affair. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The same goes for the 23rd when a 7ft S swell rolls in, but it’s cross-shore with a chop and a 6-second period, not doing us any favours. For the experienced crew, that 7ft swell is solid, but with the wind and short period, it’s not going to be a clean wave.

The only other moments that might get a small window of hope are the mornings of the 18th, 21st, and 22nd of August. On the 18th, we get a 2ft SE swell with a long 10-second period and a clean offshore wind from the NW – that’s the best-looking wind of the whole period, but the swell is tiny. The 21st sees a 3ft SE swell with a cross-off wind and a clean morning, and the 22nd has a glassy start with a 3ft SE swell and a 12-second period, combined energy 175. These are all still rated as “surfable but very ordinary.” The long period on the 22nd (12 seconds) means the swell will have good energy, but at a beach break like Ditch Plains, it might stand up a bit too straight.

So, what’s the pick? If you’ve got a shortboard and low expectations, the best bet is the morning of Saturday the 8th or Tuesday the 11th for the cleanest conditions on a small, weak swell. For a slightly bigger, cleaner look, the morning of the 22nd offers the best combination of glassy wind and a longer-period swell, though the size is still small. There’s no standout, no epic session in this window. It’s a waiting game. The longer-range stuff on the 22nd and 23rd is promising but less certain – forecasts can change, and it’s over a week out.

It’s a tough run for Ditch Plains. The energy is there sometimes, but the wind and swell direction just aren’t lining up to give us a proper wave. Hang in there, check the forecast, and maybe take the kite out if you’ve got one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1
S
7
0.9
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7
0.7
S
6
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6
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0.9
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0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
51
57
115
89
79
38
24
23
46
59
43
32
24
25
23
15
9
12
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
W
25
SW
15
WSW
15
W
25
SW
15
NW
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
3:44AM0.66m
4:31PM0.93m
5:09AM0.69m
5:47PM0.98m
6:20AM0.77m
6:49PM1.02m
7:18AM0.85m
7:42PM1.05m
8:09AM0.92m
8:30PM1.05m
8:57AM0.98m
9:15PM1.02m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.14m
9:33AM0.09m
11:19PM0.09m
10:45AM0.05m
00:15AM0.02m
11:51AM0.01m
1:04AM-0.03m
12:50PM-0.04m
1:49AM-0.08m
1:44PM-0.07m
2:30AM-0.10m
2:34PM-0.08m
3:10AM-0.09m
rain showers
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7:57
7:55
7:53
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7:52
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7:49
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13
Temp °C
27
25
28
27
27
30
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23
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Feels °C
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24
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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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