Ditch Plains Beach
Ditch Plains
Montauk's best-known surf beach, with a stable reef-bottom break suitable for beginners through advanced surfers.
Ditch Plains Beach lies east of Montauk town. Its seabed of pebbles and rocks produces steady, gentle long waves, making it one of the best-known surf spots on the US East Coast. In summer, visitors can sign up for lessons at nearby surf schools or rent boards. Behind the beach, a trail runs along low sea cliffs and dunes all the way toward Montauk Lighthouse. Parking is mostly reserved for residents with permits, so visitors are advised to bike or take a taxi. Non-surfers can also enjoy watching the surfers from the sand or grabbing a burrito.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Montauk
- Camp Hero State Park
- Montauk Point Lighthouse
- Hither Hills State Park
- Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
- Hook Windmill
- LongHouse Reserve
- Guild Hall of East Hampton