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Josiahs Bay surfForecast / Tortola / British Virgin Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Josiahs Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Josiahs Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Josiahs Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | N 9 | N 12 | NNW 7 | E 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 6 | NNE 11 | |
264 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 264 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 176 | 9 | 8 | 160 | 215 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:35PM0.59m | 9:51AM0.26m | 11:29PM0.57m | 10:53AM0.28m | 00:23AM0.55m | 12:00PM0.29m | 1:14AM0.51m | 1:12PM0.31m | 2:04AM0.47m | 2:26PM0.34m | 2:50AM0.44m | 3:41PM0.38m | 3:34AM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM-0.05m | 5:31AM0.16m | 3:54PM-0.03m | 6:26AM0.16m | 4:52PM0.00m | 7:18AM0.17m | 5:56PM0.05m | 8:07AM0.16m | 7:05PM0.10m | 8:53AM0.15m | 8:22PM0.15m | 9:35AM0.14m | 9:41PM0.19m | 10:13AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 |
 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | 6:47 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 6 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 |
 kJ | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 17 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 12 | NNW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 264 | 270 | 284 | 301 | 264 | 272 | 286 | 265 | 187 | 191 | 181 | 151 | 147 | 193 | 176 | 176 | 208 | 188 | 160 | 215 | 222 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 773 | 149 | 154 | 281 | 491 | 154 | 272 | 226 | 591 | 10 | 10 | 888 | 773 | 150 | 154 | 281 | 491 | 888 | 773 | 174 |
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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.
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