Diamond Beach New Jersey Map

About Diamond Beach, New Jersey

Diamond Beach is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 350. The population density is 459.3 people per km². Diamond Beach is located at 38.9596°N, 74.8524°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Diamond Beach unfurls like a pale ribbon of sand against the vast, indifferent canvas of the Atlantic. It lies 28.7 miles south of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 170°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east of Lower. Here, the air carries a constant, salty kiss, a ceaseless whisper from the ocean’s depths that softens the edges of the world. The landscape is a study in subtle shifts: dunes, crowned with resilient sea grass that dances in the persistent breeze, give way to a shoreline that shifts and reforms with every incoming tide. The sky above is a boundless dome, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a dramatic sunset, casting a fleeting, ephemeral beauty upon the water and the weathered pilings that mark the edge of the land. This stretch of coast, long a sanctuary for those seeking solace from the inland bustle, has seen its share of history and transformation. The legacy of maritime endeavors, from fishing fleets to the grander ambitions of seaside resorts, is subtly present in the weathered clapboard of older structures and the enduring scent of brine. The local economy, once deeply rooted in the bounty of the sea, now leans more toward the tourism that draws visitors to its inviting shores, their footsteps momentarily disturbing the quietude that otherwise reigns. Diamond Beach, in its unassuming way, holds a quiet dignity, a place where the relentless rhythm of the waves offers a constant, timeless counterpoint to the fleeting concerns of human endeavor.

About This Diamond Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Diamond Beach, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.959557, -74.852391. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Diamond Beach and Cape May County.

Detailed location data for Diamond Beach includes the ZIP code (08260), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), and school district assignment (Lower Cape May Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Diamond Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.