
Surf Forecasts:
Joss Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NE swell with 39 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be honest with you right off the bat – this is a tough one for Joss Bay (England). I’ve scanned the whole 16-day window, and I’m not seeing a single standout session that’s going to get you racing for the car. The whole period is a run of extremely small, weak swell with poor energy levels. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real recommendations.
The first few days are a total write-off. Monday the 3rd of August kicks off with a tiny 3 ft swell from the ENE, but it’s a short period windswell (5 seconds) and the cross-onshore wind makes it a messy, choppy affair. The combined energy is weak (64). It's a no-go. Tuesday and Wednesday (4th & 5th) are even smaller, dropping to 1 ft and then just 0.3 ft. The wind goes offshore for a bit, which would be pure glass, but there’s literally no water moving. The wave energy is almost non-existent, down to just 2 (on Wednesday). You’d be floating on a lake.
This pattern of tiny, poor-quality surf drags on. Thursday the 6th, Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th… all the same story. We get a tiny bump to 2 ft on Sunday the 9th, but the period is a dismal 4 seconds and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s just a bumpy mess. The combined energy barely cracks 10.
The middle of the week isn’t any better. From Monday the 10th to Wednesday the 12th, the swell is mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, all short-period windswell from the NE, with fresh onshore winds. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, but you won't care because you won't be in it.
Finally, we get a tiny glimmer of hope near the end. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see the swell nudge up to 3 ft and then 4 ft, but the period is still short (4-5 seconds) and the wind is mostly onshore or a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The combined energy hits 80 on Friday afternoon, but the conditions are described as "poor."
The absolute best of a bad bunch comes on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning session has a 4 ft swell from the NE, with a light 6 mph wind from the south that’s cross-offshore. The report says it’s clean. The combined energy is a weak 55 and the period is a short 5 seconds, so it won't be punchy, but it’s the only window where the surf is at least "surfable" and the wind won't ruin it. Sunday the 16th afternoon is similar, with a 4 ft NE swell and clean conditions, but the period is still short.
Forget the board for most of this fortnight. The set-up is more interesting for a kite if you’ve got one, given the consistent onshore wind and lack of wave power. The forecasts can change, but right now, the only time to even consider paddling out is the morning of Saturday the 15th. It’s not a standout, it’s just the only option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 3 | N 7 | NNE 7 | SE 3 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
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33 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:22PM4.21m | 3:53AM3.90m | 4:04PM4.11m | 4:37AM3.82m | 4:51PM3.95m | 5:27AM3.68m | 5:44PM3.77m | 6:25AM3.53m | 6:48PM3.59m | 7:31AM3.42m | 8:01PM3.50m | 8:42AM3.43m | 9:15PM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.69m | 10:10PM0.32m | 10:19AM0.76m | 10:45PM0.43m | 10:56AM0.86m | 11:24PM0.59m | 11:38AM0.99m | 00:12AM0.79m | 12:32PM1.14m | 1:15AM0.98m | 1:48PM1.24m | 2:45AM1.10m | 3:32PM1.18m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 6 | SSW 5 | S 4 | N 3 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 4 | E 3 | — | — | N 6 | ENE 4 |
31 | — | 15 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | S 6 | N 7 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | NW 2 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — |
33 | 20 | — | — | 25 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 315 | 422 | 397 | 232 | 339 | 344 | 438 | 470 | 538 | 537 | 343 | 158 | 158 | 210 | 277 | 787 | 553 | 495 | 398 | 501 | 551 |
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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.











