Josiahs Bay surfForecast / Tortola / British Virgin Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 AST
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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 normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Josiahs Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1.2
E
0.5
N
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.8
NNE
1.1
E
0.8
E
1
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
NE
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)81111812888811991010109999910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)153312920067165200173169161207111188271151441300146161164188
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
30
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
NE
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
35
ESE
35
E
20
ENE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:53AM
0.42
12:56PM
0.24
2:43AM
0.42
1:57PM
0.25
3:34AM
0.42
3:08PM
0.27
4:22AM
0.42
4:20PM
0.31
5:07AM
0.42
5:25PM
0.35
5:51AM
0.41
6:23PM
0.41
6:33AM
0.40
7:17PM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09AM
0.20
7:02PM
0.10
10:01AM
0.21
8:03PM
0.13
10:43AM
0.21
9:13PM
0.15
11:17AM
0.20
10:26PM
0.16
11:47AM
0.18
11:34PM
0.16
12:16PM
0.16
12:38AM
0.16
12:47PM
0.12
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1--1--51324--
Temp. °C262526252626252526252526252525252524252526
Feels °C (?)262526242526252526242527252425262221242426
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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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