Diamond Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Diamond Beach. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch of sand is lookin’ pretty quiet for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands, so don’t be holding your breath for any fireworks.

The outlook starts with a big fat gap. From Tuesday the 18th of August right through until the 22nd, it’s all tiny, weak, and messy. The swell is barely a wobble, with the combined energy of all swells directed here a measly 21 on the Tuesday morning, and it bounces around in the low double digits. You’re lookin’ at waves mostly under 2ft, and the periods are short and crumbly. Winds are a mixed bag but with so little swell, it’s just not worth paddling out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

The first real chance of anything surfable comes on Sunday the 23rd of August. Early morning we’ve got a bit of a pulse – a 3ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy hits 63, which is still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen. A clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW will have it looking tidy, but the wave quality is just ordinary. It’s still a beginner-friendly size, but the crowds are sometimes a problem here, so you might have a few heads bobbing around for this tiny blip.

Things go quiet again until Thursday the 27th of August. The afternoon finally shows a bit more promise. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 298, which is a more solid, moderate energy. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SW, keeping it clean. This is probably the standout window of the whole forecast, but it’s still only a marginal call. It’s a bit more size, but the quality is nothing to rave about.

The end of the month sees another tease on Monday the 31st of August. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the E, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 242. The wind is a light cross-shore, but the afternoon gets ruined by strong onshore winds. By Tuesday the 1st of September, it’s blown out and messy again.

The long-range stuff is just a waiting game. The second week is a parade of tiny, weak, and choppy days. The swell direction is mostly from the SE, which is okay for the exposure here, but the size and energy just aren’t there. Honestly, for a spot that’s inconsistent at the best of times, this is a pretty normal blank run. Don’t lose hope though – the forecasts can shift, and a bit of juice might pop up.

For now, if you’re desperate for a splash, the Sunday morning (23rd) or the Thursday afternoon (27th) are your best bets. Keep your expectations low, and you might just find a fun little wave.

Rusty.

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