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Dawn Patrol at Ditch Plains
Ditch Plains break · Active
The dawn patrol -- surfers in the water at first light before the beach crowd arrives. The best conditions of the day, the quietest parking lot.
Montauk Surf Invitational
The annual Ditch Plains surf contest -- the marquee competitive surfing event at the East Coast's most storied break. Divisions from groms to masters.
Montauk Music Festival
The annual Montauk Music Festival brings live acts to the village pubs and outdoor stages -- a long weekend of music at the end of the road.
Surf's Up Classic Longboard Comp
The Surf's Up classic longboard competition at Ditch Plains -- a celebration of old-school surf culture at one of the East Coast's great waves.
Harvest Festival on Fort Pond
The end-of-season harvest festival at Fort Pond in Montauk Village -- local food, live music, and the last big gathering before the Hamptons goes quiet.
see you out there
Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Ditch Plains Beach, the sun sets at 6:55 PM today — about 12h 24m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:31 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Ditch Plains Beach update at the top of the conditions page.