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Lat Long: 38.96° N 74.85° W

Diamond Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diamond Beach sea temperature is
19.0°C
0.3° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 2nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 2nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 4th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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192
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:02AM1.25m
2:21PM1.51m
3:08AM1.24m
3:27PM1.49m
4:14AM1.28m
4:34PM1.49m
5:20AM1.36m
5:39PM1.51m
6:19AM1.46m
6:36PM1.55m
7:11AM1.57m
7:27PM1.57m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.19m
7:32AM0.23m
8:53PM0.20m
8:53AM0.26m
10:03PM0.16m
10:08AM0.22m
11:03PM0.09m
11:12AM0.14m
11:54PM0.02m
12:08PM0.07m
00:42AM-0.05m
1:00PM0.01m
1:26AM-0.08m
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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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