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Diamond Beach Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

Wildwood3-4ftPoverty Beach2-3+ftStockton2-3+ft
Diamond Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.2s
Wind
16mph
S / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
4.3ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 14mph out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s ESE|14mph SSW
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with 17mph SSW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-17mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong NE wind at 16mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|9-16mph ENE
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Diamond Beach Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 6.2s swell period. Wind is S at 16mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Diamond Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Diamond Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.6ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 4.3ft S wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Diamond Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Diamond Beach is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.