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Diamond Beach surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Diamond Beach surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 (Jun 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diamond Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | |
98 | 72 | 27 | 108 | 64 | 95 | 65 | 51 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 44 | 67 | 78 | 58 | 35 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.59m | 9:48AM1.25m | 9:57PM1.56m | 10:28AM1.22m | 10:34PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.19m | 11:11PM1.47m | 11:53AM1.17m | 11:52PM1.42m | 12:37PM1.17m | 00:35AM1.39m | 1:22PM1.20m | 1:22AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.17m | 3:33AM0.05m | 3:26PM0.19m | 4:12AM0.06m | 4:04PM0.22m | 4:50AM0.09m | 4:41PM0.25m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:17PM0.29m | 6:03AM0.14m | 5:55PM0.33m | 6:42AM0.17m | 6:41PM0.36m | 7:26AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:22 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 21 |
15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 98 | 72 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 20 | 7 | 26 | 44 | 67 | 78 | 58 | 35 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 9 | SE 9 | — | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | S 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | E 13 | S 6 | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 16 | — | 108 | 64 | 95 | 65 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 27 | 123 | 359 | 201 | 210 | 497 | 0 | 229 | 229 | 64 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 98 | 1001 |
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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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