Montauk’s legendary surf break and the East End’s longboard scene — a reliable point that draws a dawn crowd. The free lot is tiny and gone early when the waves are up, so arrive at sunrise.
Montauk, New York · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
Ditch Plains is a free surf spot in Montauk, New York. On-site you'll find restrooms, lifeguard.
Small free lot — fills at dawn on a swell. BeachMap shows Ditch Plains's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
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