
Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ditch Plains this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ditch Plains in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. 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 (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's cut through the noise. I've been looking at the charts for Ditch Plains and the next two weeks are a massive letdown. If you were hoping for some rides, you're going to be bummed. We've got a whole lot of nothing on offer.
The entire 16-day window is just small and weak. The first few days are ankle-snappers, with waves barely reaching 1ft. There are moments where the wind is good, like Monday morning with a clean offshore, but with no swell behind it, it's just a glassy pond. The water temperature is pretty normal for this time of year, but that's the only thing that's normal about it.
The only period that shows any pulse is around Wednesday, September 9th. We see the swell pick up to around 4-5ft, but the wind is howling onshore and it's going to be a chaotic mess. The following day the wind cleans up, but the swell is still wonky with a short period, making it hard to catch. That's your "best" bet, and it's not good.
From there, it's a slide back into flatness. The second week is completely forgettable. From September 14th onward, we're looking at waves under 2ft, with mostly cross-shore winds chopping things up. The swell energy reading is pitiful, stuck in the low double digits. Even when it gets clean in the mornings, there is no power in the water.
For a spot that's usually fairly reliable, this is a grim stretch. But this kind of flat spell never lasts forever. Forecasts can shift. For now, I'd leave the board in the car and maybe bring a fishing rod. There's just nothing to surf here.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, near gales from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
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16 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 197 | 482 | 217 | 118 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:24AM0.66m | 3:10PM0.89m | 3:53AM0.69m | 4:36PM0.91m | 5:11AM0.75m | 5:44PM0.94m | 6:12AM0.83m | 6:39PM0.98m | 7:03AM0.91m | 7:27PM0.99m | 7:50AM0.98m | 8:11PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.18m | 8:08AM0.14m | 10:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.13m | 11:08PM0.10m | 10:47AM0.09m | 11:59PM0.04m | 11:51AM0.04m | 00:44AM-0.01m | 12:46PM-0.02m | 1:24AM-0.04m | 1:34PM-0.05m | 2:00AM-0.05m | ||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
16 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 217 | 118 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | E 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | E 6 | SSW 5 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 10 |
1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 4 | — | W 3 | NW 2 | WSW 2 | — | WNW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | N 4 |
2 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 60 | 197 | 482 | 4 | 6 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 663 | 1502 | 156 | 112 | 156 | 56 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 418 | 1069 | 582 | 640 | 1096 | 940 | 64 | 54 | 33 |
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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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