
Surf Forecasts:
Joss Bay surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 428 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: right now, Joss Bay is looking like a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty much a blank run for the next 16 days, with no solid surf on offer. It’s one of those periods where the ocean just doesn’t want to cooperate, and for this area, that’s not entirely out of the ordinary. Forecasts can change, but for now, we’re looking at a long gap.
The first record shows the morning of Wednesday, July 29th, and it’s a real letdown. We’re talking about a tiny 0.3ft swell from the north, with a short period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 3 (weak). The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze from the southeast at 6 mph, which is just mush. The water is a balmy 69°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – very unusual, but it won’t help the waves.
This pattern sticks around for days. Swell heights flirt with nothing, staying below 2ft, and the energy is in the single digits. The best we see is a tiny bit of glass on the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, with a 1ft swell and glassy conditions from an ESE wind at 3 mph, but it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is just 3. It’s not surfable.
There’s a bit of a pulse around Monday, August 3rd, with the swell jumping to 5ft from the east-northeast, period at 6 seconds, and energy climbing to 166 (moderate). But the wind is howling onshore from the northeast at 25 mph, turning it into a complete mess. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It stays rough and onshore through Tuesday, August 4th, with energy hitting 342, but the wind is still a strong 25-28 mph onshore.
By Wednesday, August 5th, the swell drops to 4ft, and the wind eases a bit, but it’s still a cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy is 108 (moderate). The quality remains poor. The only glimmer of hope comes on Friday, August 7th, in the morning. We get a 2ft swell from the northeast, with a 6-second period, and finally, a clean offshore wind from the west-southwest at 9 mph. The energy is only 17 (weak), but it’s clean. For a short window, it’s the best we’ll see, but it’s still tiny.
After that, it’s back to nothing. From Saturday, August 8th, all the way through to Thursday, August 13th, the swell is flat or under 1ft, with energy often at 0 or 1. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. Don’t get your hopes up for this stretch.
There’s no standout here. The closest thing to a highlight is that Friday morning, August 7th, with the offshore wind, but it’s just a small, clean crumbler. For a break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, this is a real quiet spell. Hang tight, and check back in a week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 90 | 166 | 237 | 372 | 342 | 237 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:14PM3.74m | 00:39AM3.62m | 12:52PM3.94m | 1:19AM3.74m | 1:29PM4.10m | 1:57AM3.84m | 2:06PM4.20m | 2:34AM3.90m | 2:44PM4.24m | 3:13AM3.93m | 3:22PM4.21m | 3:53AM3.90m | 4:04PM4.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.64m | 7:29AM0.81m | 7:55PM0.45m | 8:04AM0.72m | 8:30PM0.32m | 8:38AM0.67m | 9:04PM0.26m | 9:11AM0.66m | 9:37PM0.26m | 9:44AM0.69m | 10:10PM0.32m | 10:19AM0.76m | 10:45PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | N 10 | — | — | S 5 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SW 4 | NW 3 | S 2 | — | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 |
— | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 90 | 166 | 237 | 372 | 342 | 237 | 188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 503 | 470 | 470 | 554 | 562 | 551 | 495 | 568 | 503 | 503 | 522 | 462 | 501 | 501 | 562 | 450 | 243 | 174 | 696 | 126 | 221 |
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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.
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