Diamond Beach surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 May 2026 EDT
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Diamond Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Diamond Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diamond Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1
S
7
1.8
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ESE
10
1.2
S
5
1.4
S
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
4
1.2
S
5
1.1
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
119
88
263
248
165
119
62
51
33
38
15
9
19
71
113
17
20
18
78
74
Wind (km/h)
20
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
35
S
30
SSW
15
WNW
15
N
10
NNW
35
NW
30
WNW
15
W
30
SSW
25
SW
20
WNW
0
NE
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
10
W
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:59PM1.49m
11:33AM1.18m
11:38PM1.43m
12:18PM1.14m
00:21AM1.38m
1:05PM1.12m
1:08AM1.34m
1:54PM1.12m
1:58AM1.31m
2:43PM1.15m
2:50AM1.30m
3:35PM1.21m
3:46AM1.30m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.20m
5:10AM0.10m
5:00PM0.26m
5:48AM0.16m
5:35PM0.31m
6:28AM0.22m
6:14PM0.37m
7:15AM0.26m
7:05PM0.41m
8:11AM0.27m
8:20PM0.42m
9:11AM0.25m
9:36PM0.38m
10:06AM0.19m
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:50
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7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
1
6
2
Temp °C
17
16
19
21
16
17
17
20
12
11
12
12
16
14
14
18
18
18
17
19
20
12
10
14
15
8
12
12
17
9
9
5
5
12
9
9
14
16
14
12
16
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
13
6
2
2
2
2
62
51
33
38
15
9
19
17
17
17
20
6
6
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
3
2
2
10
8
7
5
5
6
6
12
13
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
18
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
6
6
5
6
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1
S
7
1.8
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NW
2
0.5
NW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
S
7
1.2
S
5
1.4
S
5
0.8
SSE
4
1.2
S
5
1.1
S
6
Energy kJ
57
119
88
263
248
165
119
1
2
5
1
14
71
113
18
78
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
553
372
611
1508
1132
1169
1174
0
5
28
29
32
102
372
325
7
32
528
1001
611
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
2
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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