Diamond Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming up for Diamond Street over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this run is pretty grim. We’ve got a bit of swell in the water, but it’s all coming from the SSW to SW, and the wind is just not playing ball. The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are all cross-onshore breeze, making for choppy, poor surf. The combined energy is moderate, around 365 to 461 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all messy. You’re better off staying on the beach.

The water temp is 72° – that’s 5° warmer than usual, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a bad thing if you’re paddling out, but the surf ain’t worth it yet.

We start to see a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 19th. The wind swings onshore from the WSW to W, and the swell starts to build. By Sunday afternoon we’re looking at 4 ft of SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is up to 876 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light to gentle and onshore, so the conditions are unknown but much better. It’s still only marginal, but it’s the first real chance to get wet.

The best window in this whole forecast is shaping up to be Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st of July. Monday morning has 4 ft of SSW swell at 12 seconds, with a light onshore breeze from the W. The energy is solid at 824 (moderate wave energy). It’s a bit of a wait, but that’s the pick of the week. The wind is light, and the swell is starting to get some size. Combined with a fairly consistent break, you’ll find some clean waves if you time it right.

After that, the wind gets a bit messy again. Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday the 22nd sees the wind picking up from the NW, making it cross-onshore and choppy. The swell drops back to 3 ft. Not great.

Now, for the second week – things get a bit more interesting on the calendar. Starting Thursday the 24th of July, we see a big jump in period. The swell is 2 ft from the SW, but the period is 24 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is still moderate at 946, but that long period means the waves will have real shape and power. It’s a point break setup, so it’ll wrap in nicely. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s clean. This is a standout for the deeper part of the forecast – a promising one.

Saturday the 25th of July is another highlight. The swell is 3 ft from the SW at 21 seconds, with light onshore winds. The combined energy is a strong 1140 (strong wave energy). That’s a big number for Diamond Street. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good.

By Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of July, the swell is up to 4-4 ft from the SW, with periods around 17-19 seconds and light onshore winds. The energy is strong – 1202 and 1362 (strong to very strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. For a beginner spot, that 4 ft+ might be a bit much, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping. The wind is light and onshore, so the faces will be clean.

The last few days of July and into August 1st, the swell fades and the wind turns cross-onshore again. The run is pretty much over by then.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July for consistent, clean surf. Then, for the long-range promise, keep the 24th, 25th, 27th, and 28th in your sights. The water is warm, and when the swell hits right, Diamond Street will be a fun, clean wave. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get out early.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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