Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up for Ditch Plains.

Alright, so the outlook for Ditch Plains over this 16-day stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We're looking at a long period of very ordinary surf, with a few brief windows where things get interesting. The first week or so is pretty quiet, but there is a day that stands out.

The main action kicks off on Thursday, July 23rd in the morning. That's the standout. The swell is coming from the south at 5ft, with a period of 9 seconds, which is a solid, fun size. The combined energy is moderate at 388. The wind is light from the north, blowing cross-offshore, which is going to keep the surface clean. This is the best bet on offer for a proper surf. The early morning glass-off will be your best friend.

Leading up to that, we have a few days of small, weak surf. Sunday, July 19th has a 3ft south swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is a moderate 16 mph offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is weak at 101, so it's surfable but very ordinary. Monday, July 20th morning is even smaller at 3ft from the south, but it's glassy. Perfect for a longboard or a fun board, but don't expect any power.

Wednesday, July 22nd sees a jump in size to 7ft from the south, and the energy jumps to a strong 567. But the wind is a strong, messy cross-shore from the southwest at 16 mph. That's going to make for poor, choppy conditions. For a beach setup like Ditch Plains, that kind of wind and swell is more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.

After the Thursday morning window, the surf drops back down. Friday, July 24th through the end of the month is a long stretch of small, weak waves, mostly under 3ft. The wind is often onshore or cross-shore, so the conditions will be poor. There's a lot of weak energy readings in the 40-190 range, meaning nothing to get excited about.

We then get a bit of a tease into the start of August. Sunday, August 3rd morning is worth a mention. A tiny 3ft north-east swell with a very short 4-second period, but the wind is glassy from the north-northwest. The energy is weak at 59, so it's barely surfable, but you might get a few clean little rollers on a longboard.

So, the honest truth is: if you're looking for a proper surf, your best chance is the Thursday, July 23rd morning session. The rest of the window is mostly small, wind-affected, or both. It's a reminder that the forecast can change, but right now, it's a week of waiting for that one good morning.

- Rusty

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