Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
19.3° C
4.2° 

Joss Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Joss Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 335 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 12th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
3
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
1.6
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.3
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.7
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
2
5
5
4
6
5
7
19
18
25
155
212
255
193
86
68
115
87
73
216
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
E
20
E
15
E
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
40
NE
40
NE
45
NE
40
NE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:17PM3.69m
7:03AM3.55m
7:19PM3.64m
8:04AM3.57m
8:25PM3.65m
9:06AM3.63m
9:30PM3.74m
10:06AM3.76m
10:32PM3.88m
11:03AM3.92m
11:31PM4.03m
11:56AM4.09m
00:26AM4.14m
Low Tide
12:16PM1.12m
00:49AM0.73m
1:11PM1.18m
1:48AM0.81m
2:20PM1.19m
3:02AM0.85m
3:43PM1.10m
4:23AM0.81m
5:00PM0.89m
5:34AM0.69m
6:04PM0.62m
6:33AM0.56m
7:00PM0.33m
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4:47
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:09
9:08
9:07
9:07
9:06
9:06
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Temp °C
22
24
21
23
24
23
22
22
22
19
18
16
15
15
15
16
17
16
17
18
18
Feels °C
22
21
20
20
20
21
18
18
19
15
13
11
9
7
10
12
12
11
14
14
16
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Information about the Joss Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Joss Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Joss Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Joss 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 (Joss 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 Joss 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near Joss Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Broadstairs which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Manston which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Margate, Ramsgate and Thanet.

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