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Diamond Beach Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Diamond Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Diamond Beach is a quiet stretch of Atlantic-facing shoreline near the southern tip of Cape May County, offering mellow waves ideal for beginners. The SE-facing coast picks up swells that wrap around the Cape May Peninsula from tropical systems and southerly storms, producing smaller, more manageable surf than the more exposed beaches further north. Light crowds and a relaxed atmosphere make it a peaceful option for surfers seeking uncrowded New Jersey lineups.

Rip currentsStrong longshore driftJellyfishStrong onshore wind chop

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm

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Diamond Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Diamond Beach?
The current wave height at Diamond Beach is 1-2+ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Diamond Beach surf forecast?
Our Diamond Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.