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Lat Long: 38.96° N 74.85° W

Diamond Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diamond Beach sea temperature is
19.2°C
2.9° 

Diamond Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Diamond Beach surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with 3,446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diamond Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Diamond Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diamond Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diamond Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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432
494
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1570
2536
3179
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969
2529
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2521
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Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:42PM1.31m
2:20AM1.07m
2:35PM1.28m
3:14AM1.08m
3:29PM1.28m
4:09AM1.12m
4:23PM1.30m
5:03AM1.20m
5:18PM1.34m
5:53AM1.31m
6:09PM1.38m
6:39AM1.44m
6:57PM1.44m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.34m
7:37AM0.44m
8:51PM0.35m
8:55AM0.45m
9:51PM0.31m
10:03AM0.39m
10:42PM0.24m
10:59AM0.31m
11:26PM0.15m
11:49AM0.21m
00:08AM0.07m
12:36PM0.11m
00:49AM-0.00m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Diamond Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Diamond Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Diamond Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Diamond Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Diamond Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Diamond Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Diamond Beach is 43 km (27 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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