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Lat Long: 38.96° N 74.85° W

Diamond Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diamond Beach sea temperature is
18.4°C
0.6° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SE 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 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning).

Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
8:12PM1.57m
8:39AM1.69m
8:55PM1.53m
9:19AM1.70m
9:36PM1.47m
9:59AM1.66m
10:16PM1.39m
10:38AM1.60m
10:59PM1.30m
11:19AM1.51m
11:45PM1.22m
12:03PM1.43m
00:34AM1.15m
Low Tide
1:49PM-0.03m
2:09AM-0.08m
2:35PM-0.05m
2:49AM-0.05m
3:19PM-0.04m
3:28AM-0.00m
4:01PM0.00m
4:05AM0.06m
4:41PM0.06m
4:41AM0.15m
5:21PM0.13m
5:16AM0.23m
6:03PM0.22m
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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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