Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 BST
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Joss Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Joss Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, ENE swell with 23 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
0.9
E
5
0.3
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
E
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
W
2
0.2
S
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.8
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
39
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
NW
10
S
15
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
10
SSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
W
20
SW
35
S
30
SW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:17AM3.56m
10:30PM3.63m
10:58AM3.66m
11:13PM3.71m
11:36AM3.74m
11:54PM3.78m
12:13PM3.79m
00:33AM3.81m
12:50PM3.82m
1:12AM3.80m
1:28PM3.83m
1:51AM3.74m
2:06PM3.82m
2:31AM3.63m
Low Tide
5:08PM1.04m
5:27AM0.77m
5:49PM0.91m
6:08AM0.75m
6:28PM0.80m
6:46AM0.75m
7:05PM0.72m
7:23AM0.76m
7:42PM0.67m
7:59AM0.80m
8:20PM0.67m
8:36AM0.86m
9:00PM0.69m
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part cloud
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:43
4:43
4:43
4:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:01
1
3
9
2
2
Temp °C
23
26
26
19
22
20
17
17
17
19
21
17
17
17
14
16
17
15
16
15
14
21
26
25
19
22
18
15
14
15
17
18
14
14
13
11
12
13
12
9
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.2
S
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
41
21
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
7
0.2
E
3
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
0.9
E
5
0.3
SSW
2
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SW
4
1.4
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
4
Energy kJ
64
39
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
7
16
10
35
44
102
106
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
359
562
277
305
303
303
303
390
231
201
252
123
200
203
210
378
128
252
103
433
500
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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