Surf Forecasts:
Ditch Plains surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ditch Plains in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ditch Plains over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch. Plain and simple—Ditch Plains is in a long, flat spell. For the first week or so, it’s all tiny slop and messy wind, hardly worth getting wet for. Water temp is about 70°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf just isn’t cooperating.
From Tuesday the 8th all the way through Sunday the 14th, it’s a bust—wave heights barely hit 3 ft, and when there’s a bump, the wind is either cross, cross-on, or straight onshore, turning the surface into a washing machine.
Monday the 15th brings a bit more—5 ft from the east on Tuesday morning, with a period of 6 seconds and combined energy of 135 (moderate). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and ugly. Wednesday the 16th morning gives a tiny window: 3 ft from the east-southeast with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. Energy is weak at 57, but you could scratch out a few waves if you’re keen.
The best we’ve got lands on Saturday the 19th afternoon and Sunday the 20th morning. Saturday afternoon, Ditch Plains offers 3 ft from the south-southwest, period 5 seconds, offshore wind from the north-northwest at 6 mph, clean. Energy is 59—weak, but clean. Then Sunday morning goes glassy—3 ft from the south, period 6 seconds, energy 65, and dead calm. That’s your pick: small, clean, and if you’re lucky, not too crowded (though crowds are often here).
Monday the 21st shows a little more size—4 ft from the east-northeast, period 5 seconds, moderate energy at 114, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping it tidy. It’s the most energy we see, but still fairly ordinary surf. After that, it fades to nothing.
So, if you’re keen, Sunday the 20th morning is the pick of a very average bunch. Otherwise, keep the wax dry and wait for something better. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SW 3 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 288 | 280 | 203 | 94 | 40 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 33 | 31 | 40 | 47 | 53 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:39PM0.98m | 7:03AM0.91m | 7:27PM0.99m | 7:50AM0.98m | 8:11PM0.98m | 8:33AM1.02m | 8:51PM0.95m | 9:14AM1.04m | 9:28PM0.91m | 9:53AM1.02m | 10:02PM0.85m | 10:31AM0.98m | 10:34PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.04m | 00:44AM-0.01m | 12:46PM-0.02m | 1:24AM-0.04m | 1:34PM-0.05m | 2:00AM-0.05m | 2:19PM-0.05m | 2:34AM-0.05m | 3:01PM-0.04m | 3:07AM-0.03m | 3:41PM0.01m | 3:38AM0.01m | 4:20PM0.06m | 4:11AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 94 | 40 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 33 | 31 | 40 | 47 | 21 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 53 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 288 | 280 | 203 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 455 | 798 | 640 | 1069 | 1069 | 1069 | 192 | 190 | 0 | 43 | 6 | 671 | 805 | 798 | 270 | 387 | 1163 | 270 | 6 | 220 | 0 |
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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).
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