Ditch Plains Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Ditch Plains over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the outlook for Ditch Plains is a real mixed bag with a lot of paddling just to get a few grovelly ones. We’ve got plenty of wind and swell, but the quality is just not there for most of the period. The wave energy is mostly moderate, with values like 263 or 247, but the wind is almost always a problem. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off Monday, July 6th, with some solid swell rolling in – about 6ft to 6ft from the ESE – but the wind is a full-on cross-onshore, up to 28 mph, and it’s paired with heavy rain. This thing is a chop-fest. The energy is there (263 for the afternoon), but it’s a write-off for a paddle board. Honestly, this is more of a kite session.

Tuesday, July 7th, is similar. We’ve got 5ft to 5ft of short-period E swell, but again, a strong cross-shore breeze makes it a lumpy mess. Not worth getting wet.

Wednesday, July 8th, is the first real chance to get a wave. The swell drops to 3ft from the east, but for the morning, we get a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is weak (86) and the period is short, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets choppy again.

Thursday, July 9th, and Friday, July 10th, are a washout. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the shop. Friday morning gives us a little 2ft S swell with a light breeze (surfable but ordinary), then the afternoon cranks up a fresh offshore, but the swell is too small to do anything with.

The weekend of July 11th and 12th is flat and choppy. Just forget it.

There’s a long gap of poor conditions here. The next flicker of hope comes on Tuesday, July 14th, with a pulse of 5ft SW swell in the morning. The wind is cross-offshore and it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (133) and the period is short. The afternoon gets messy again. It’s a one-session window.

Now, check this out: Wednesday, July 15th, early morning. We’ve got 3ft of SSW swell, but the wind is dead glassy. The wave energy is weak (89), but for a reef break, a glassy morning on a 3ft wave with a little bit of shape? That’s your best bet in the whole forecast. It’s a true standout for the conditions. The break is a reef, so it’ll line up alright. Crowds are often, so expect a few others with the same idea.

After that, it’s back to the desert. Thursday, July 16th, is tiny and glassy but too small. The next real event is a big one, but it’s a long way off. On Saturday, July 18th, we get a solid 5ft to 6ft SSW swell pulse. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate (167). The afternoon stays messy. This is a promising, but less certain, long-range standout. The swell is 5ft, so it’s pushing into the size that will be too much for beginners, but it’s a good window for intermediates.

The final few days, July 19th to 21st, are back to strong onshore winds and small, messy waves. The run ends with almost nothing.

Overall, the best sessions are a tie between the glassy 3ft on Wednesday, July 15th, and the clean 5ft swell on Saturday, July 18th. The 15th is cleaner, but the 18th has more juice. Pick your moment.

Rusty.

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