Ditch Plains Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.04° N 71.90° W

Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ditch Plains sea temperature is
19.6° C
1.0° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s 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 (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the 16-day forecast for Ditch Plains. It's a tough outlook, with a few small windows of hope buried in a lot of flat, messy conditions.

The first real chance to get wet is Friday the 10th. The morning is your best bet early on, with a clean 2ft swell from the S and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (43), so it's not a classic, but it's a start. The afternoon sees a bump to 2ft, but the wind is cross-off, and energy is still low (63). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a massive dry spell. From Saturday the 11th right through to Monday the 20th, it's a long stretch of poor conditions. Tiny waves, cross-shore winds, and minimal energy. A couple of mornings will be glassy, like Wednesday the 15th with a clean 3ft SSW swell (57 energy), but it's just not enough to get excited about. The water temp is 67°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.

The one and only standout is Tuesday the 21st. The forecast shows a sudden jump in size. The morning brings a solid 6ft swell from the ESE (235 energy), and by the afternoon, it's pumping with an 8ft SSE swell and a massive 728 energy reading. That's strong energy. The break is an exposed reef, so this will be a powerful, proper swell. But the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so the surface won't be perfect. At that size, it's for experts only. The swell direction is SSE, which is right in the sweet spot for Ditch Plains. This is the best on offer, but don't expect clean, glassy conditions.

The days after still have size (6ft and 4ft), but the wind stays messy with cross-onshore flow and even a risk of thunderstorms. The energy drops but remains moderate (534 and 285). Your best bet is definitely Tuesday the 21st, but you'll have to deal with the chop.

So, to wrap it up: a tiny, clean window on Friday the 10th, then a long, dry stretch, and a big, powerful but choppy swell on the 21st. That's the picture. The rest of the window is a bust. Keep an eye on things, but for now, that's the reality.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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6
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Energy kJ
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31
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195
45
28
12
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
20
W
10
NW
15
ENE
20
E
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ESE
10
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15
ESE
15
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15
SSW
20
SW
35
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35
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N
10
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10
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High Tide
3:26PM0.90m
3:54AM0.66m
4:36PM0.95m
5:10AM0.69m
5:48PM1.00m
6:24AM0.74m
6:53PM1.05m
7:27AM0.80m
7:51PM1.09m
8:24AM0.86m
8:45PM1.09m
9:16AM0.91m
9:35PM1.07m
Low Tide
8:47AM0.07m
10:19PM0.12m
9:51AM0.05m
11:26PM0.06m
10:55AM0.02m
00:24AM-0.00m
11:57AM-0.03m
1:18AM-0.06m
12:56PM-0.06m
2:08AM-0.10m
1:52PM-0.09m
2:55AM-0.12m
2:46PM-0.09m
3:40AM-0.12m
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8:21
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Feels °C
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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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