Diamond Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.96° N 74.85° W

Diamond Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diamond Beach sea temperature is
23.8°C
3.2° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 4,550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (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 Friday (Sep 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 25th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

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Period (s)
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
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8
1.1
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6
1.6
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7
1.9
E
7
1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
31
74
206
387
470
686
878
1179
1412
1575
1703
3877
1532
3041
972
734
538
526
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:49AM1.10m
5:10PM1.35m
5:46AM1.17m
6:04PM1.40m
6:36AM1.27m
6:51PM1.47m
7:19AM1.38m
7:34PM1.52m
7:58AM1.48m
8:13PM1.56m
8:34AM1.58m
8:51PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.33m
10:39AM0.38m
11:25PM0.26m
11:31AM0.30m
00:09AM0.18m
12:19PM0.22m
00:50AM0.10m
1:05PM0.14m
1:30AM0.03m
1:51PM0.07m
2:09AM-0.03m
2:35PM0.02m
2:48AM-0.06m
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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.

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