Diamond Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one to call. We’re looking at Diamond Beach over the next 16 days, and honestly, the surf window is barely cracked open. There’s a whole lot of nothing on offer for the first several days, with the first glimmer of something rideable not showing up until Monday the 7th. Even then, it’s not fireworks, it’s more like a damp match. The water is currently sitting at 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one nice thing if you’re just going for a paddle.

Let’s run through it. Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th is a complete write-off. Tiny, weak swell with a combined energy of 40 or less, and the wind is all over the place – cross-off, then cross-on, then offshore but the swell just isn’t there. We’re talking knee-high slop at best. You’d be better off taking a nap.

Sunday the 6th sees a slight bump in size, with a 4ft cross-shore wind swell from the ENE in the morning, and a combined energy of 58. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, turning it into lumpy, choppy mess. Not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for beginners. The afternoon is similar, just a touch smaller.

Now, Monday the 7th is our one and only real standout. The morning brings a long-period groundswell at 2ft from the East, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper pulse of energy, and combined with a light offshore wind from the NNW, the conditions are described as clean. The combined energy is 85. This is the best it’s going to get. It’s small, but that long period should give you some fun, shaped-up lines on the right bank. The only catch is that Diamond Beach is an exposed beach break, and a long period swell like this can sometimes run a bit straight, so you’ll need to find a wedgey bank. Still, it’s the only morning in the whole outlook that’s worth setting an alarm for. The afternoon on Monday turns ordinary, with a cross-shore wind ruining the glass.

From Tuesday the 8th onward, it’s back to the same story. Tiny, weak swell, combined energy rarely breaking 50. The wind is often cross-off or offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s just no power in the water. We get a few afternoons with fresh offshore winds around the 11th and 12th, but again, the swell is pitiful – 2ft to 3ft with short periods. You’ll be bogged down on a foamie. The later part of the second week, from the 17th and 18th, shows some very long period groundswell (13 seconds) but it’s a ghost, only 0.3ft to 1ft. The combined energy hits 37, which is laughable. It’s a clean, glassy offshore picture, but there’s nothing to ride.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, Monday morning the 7th is your only shot. The rest of the 16 days is a flat, windy, or just plain disappointing stretch. For an exposed beach break like Diamond Beach, a blank run like this is pretty normal – the area has a reputation for being inconsistent. Don’t hold your breath, but as always, forecasts can change. Hang loose.

Rusty.

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