Ditch Plains Surf Spot, United States
23PM+H3 Montauk, NY, USA
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Where is Ditch Plains?
Ditch Plains is an A-frame point break near Montauk in the United States. Best season: September to April (winter NW swells). Level: Beginner. GPS: 41.0364, -71.9173.
| Location | Montauk, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.0364, -71.9173 |
| Wave type | Point break |
| Direction | A-frame peaks (lefts and rights) |
| Wave quality | Fun and forgiving |
| Best season | September to April (winter NW swells) |
| Tide | All tides; best on a pushing tide |
| Consistency | Consistent, manageable size |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Crowds | Heavy Crowds. Popular with surf schools — busiest on weekends |
About This Break
Long Island's longboard-friendly cobblestone point at the island's wild eastern tip. Ditch Plains is a beginner-level A-frame point break near Montauk in United States, delivering fun and forgiving waves for first-timers, improvers and longboarders. It is most consistent from September to April (winter NW swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Surfers drawn to Ditch Plains can browse beachfront homes, villas and lots for sale around Montauk with International Surf Properties.
Local Knowledge
Heavy crowds, rocks, submerged reef, currents on larger swells, limited parking, competitive lineups during good conditions and very cold winter water. Hurricane and nor'easter swells can transform normally approachable Ditch into significantly more powerful surf.
Ditch Plains (Montauk): Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ditch Plains?
Ditch Plains is an A-frame point break near Montauk in the United States. Its GPS coordinates are 41.0364, -71.9173.
When is the best time to surf Ditch Plains?
The best season to surf Ditch Plains is September to April (winter NW swells). Tide: all tides; best on a pushing tide. Consistency: consistent, manageable size.
Is Ditch Plains good for beginners?
Yes. Ditch Plains is rated Beginner — an A-frame point break, so beginners can surf it on the smaller days. Heavy crowds, rocks, submerged reef, currents on larger swells, limited parking, competitive lineups during good conditions and very cold winter water. Hurricane and nor'easter swells can transform normally approachable Ditch into significantly more powerful surf.
Can you buy property near Ditch Plains?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Ditch Plains right now, but there are 14 properties for sale elsewhere in United States on International Surf Properties.
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