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Josiahs Bay surfForecast / Tortola / British Virgin Islands
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Josiahs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Josiahs Bay sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Josiahs Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Josiahs Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Josiahs Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Josiahs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 42 | 77 | 17 | 19 | 130 | 694 | 862 | 906 | 990 | 981 | 778 | 1338 | 1210 | 1134 | 586 | 502 | 502 | 602 | 553 | 541 | 642 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:56PM 0.36 | 6:47AM 0.43 | 6:58PM 0.40 | 7:29AM 0.41 | 7:51PM 0.43 | 8:06AM 0.38 | 8:39PM 0.46 | 8:40AM 0.35 | 9:23PM 0.48 | 9:13AM 0.32 | 10:06PM 0.48 | 9:45AM 0.30 | 10:49PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:25PM 0.18 | 12:08AM 0.11 | 1:00PM 0.16 | 1:10AM 0.13 | 1:32PM 0.14 | 2:06AM 0.14 | 2:03PM 0.12 | 2:59AM 0.15 | 2:33PM 0.10 | 3:50AM 0.15 | 3:05PM 0.08 | 4:39AM 0.16 | 3:38PM 0.06 | ||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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Information about the Josiahs Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Josiahs Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Josiahs Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Josiahs Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Josiahs Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Josiahs Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Josiahs Bay is 7 km (4 miles) from Road Town. If you plan a holiday in Tortola - BVI, look for hotels and other accommodation in Road Town. Road Town has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











