Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
| Name: | Joss Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Joss Bay on the South Coast is a quite exposed beach break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the west. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the best wave direction is from the north. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around mid tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Beware of rips, rocks,crowds.
Overall Joss Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Joss Bay surf quality by season and Joss Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Joss Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Joss Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Broadstairs | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Ramsgate | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Ramsgate (The Wall) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Folkestone Wear Bay | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Folkestone | 24 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Joss Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 25 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 93 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 115 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 132 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 2 Buoy | 140 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Joss Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Dover, England | 19 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Dover, England | 19 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Sheerness, England | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Sheerness, England | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Felixstowe, England | 39 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Joss Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Hellenthal-Skiarena Weisser Stein (Germany) | 226 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 272 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Thalfang-Erbeskopf (Germany) | 273 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Castleside (United Kingdom) | 275 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 277 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Joss Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Broadstairs (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Manston (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Margate (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ramsgate (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Westgate on Sea (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Joss Bay is Manston Airport (MSE) in England, 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Joss Bay is Southend Airport (SEN), also in England, 55 km (34 miles) away.
- Third is Lydd Airport (LYX) in U.k., 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Calais Dunkerque Airport (CQF) in France is 60 km (37 miles) away.
- City (London) Airport (LCY) in England is the fifth nearest airport to Joss Bay and is 96 km (60 miles) away.
