Diamond Beach surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 EDT
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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
11.4° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diamond Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (May 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
5
1.2
S
5
1.5
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.8
S
6
1.8
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
28
74
192
107
272
286
138
110
79
68
56
64
21
7
10
18
42
36
22
13
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
25
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
15
SW
5
E
25
NNW
35
NW
30
WNW
15
W
30
SSW
30
SW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
W
20
SSE
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:22PM1.55m
10:50AM1.24m
10:59PM1.49m
11:33AM1.18m
11:38PM1.43m
12:18PM1.14m
00:21AM1.38m
1:05PM1.12m
1:08AM1.34m
1:54PM1.12m
1:58AM1.31m
2:43PM1.15m
2:50AM1.30m
3:35PM1.21m
Low Tide
4:32AM0.05m
4:26PM0.20m
5:10AM0.10m
5:00PM0.26m
5:48AM0.16m
5:35PM0.31m
6:28AM0.22m
6:14PM0.37m
7:15AM0.26m
7:05PM0.41m
8:11AM0.27m
8:20PM0.42m
9:11AM0.25m
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
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rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
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7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
3
1
4
3
1
2
Temp °C
14
15
17
17
19
20
16
16
16
18
16
15
12
12
17
15
15
18
17
14
16
9
9
12
12
13
14
8
12
11
17
16
14
4
5
13
12
8
15
15
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.7
S
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
24
14
13
6
2
1
2
2
2
2
56
64
21
5
10
9
10
36
22
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
6
6
3
2
2
2
7
5
5
9
1
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
18
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
7
1
5
5
3
6
5
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.8
SSW
5
1.2
S
5
1.5
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.8
S
6
1.8
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.2
W
3
1
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
SW
3
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
9
28
74
192
107
272
286
138
110
79
68
1
32
16
9
4
18
42
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
50
2162
2167
372
2193
2409
1165
1132
1174
7
5
3
553
260
392
499
530
10
2
32
556
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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