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Ditch Plains: surf spot in Montauk
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Aug – Nov: August, September, October, November
- Water temperature
- 5–22°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 6/5 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest))
- Location
- Montauk, United States (41.0384, -71.9134)
Other surf spots in Montauk
- Atlantic Terrace: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW), best tide: low to mid
- Turtle Cove: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: mid to high, rising
Places to stay near Ditch Plains
- Pyramids of Montauk (0.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Montauk Shores Condominium (0.3 km away): Apartment
- 15 Ditch - Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (0.8 km away): Holiday rental
- The Crow's Nest (1.0 km away): Hotel
- The Montauk Montauk (1.1 km away): Hotel
- Neptune Motel (1.6 km away): Motel
- Marram (2.1 km away): Resort
- Snug Harbor Motel (2.1 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Ditch Plains
- Engstrom Surf Lessons (2.1 km away)
- Montauk: The End (4.7 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Ditch Plains?
Ditch Plains is in Montauk, where the best surf season is Aug – Nov (August, September, October and November). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the N.
What wind is offshore at Ditch Plains?
Ditch Plains faces S, so wind from the N blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the S blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Ditch Plains?
The best tide at Ditch Plains is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Ditch Plains good for beginners?
Ditch Plains is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Ditch Plains?
The nearest places to stay are Pyramids of Montauk (0.3 km away), Montauk Shores Condominium (0.3 km away), 15 Ditch - Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (0.8 km away) and The Crow's Nest (1.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 81 places to stay within 14 km of Montauk.
What is the surf forecast for Ditch Plains?
Swell Cabin rates Ditch Plains hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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